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Class Number: 9386 | Units: 3 | Fee: $900

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

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Online

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Prerequisites: CHEM 215* and CHEM 216* with grades of C or better. Intended for Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology majors. Foundation course in analytical chemistry with a focus on quantitative analysis. Topics include uncertainties, statistics, equilibria, titrimetric methods, electrochemistry and potentiometry, molecular and atomic spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, and chromatography. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

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Course Fee: $900 This course combines flexible self-paced online learning with monthly live instruction. While most coursework can be completed on your own schedule, students will meet virtually via Zoom one Monday each month (February 17, March 17, April 14, and May 12) at 5:30pm to engage in real-time discussions and activities with instructors and peer This section is offered through CPaGE. CPaGE course tuition, fees, and payment deadlines apply. Federal/state grants may not be available for this section. Refund schedules differ from state-supported sections. Please review CPaGE refund policies before enrolling in this course found here: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/register/drops-refunds.

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Online Bichronous (Combination of online synchronous and online asynchronous)
Class meets entirely online. Some class meetings are at scheduled days/times and some sessions do not have a set/day time.

Class Number: 9389 | Units: 3 | Fee: $900

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

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Online

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Prerequisites: CHEM 215, CHEM 233, and CHEM 335* with grades of C or better. Intended for Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology majors. Introduction to Biochemistry including protein structure and function, carbohydrate metabolism, enzyme kinetics and thermodynamics, and electron transport chain. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

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Course Fee: $900 Hybrid (Combination of in-person and online) Classes BIOL 436 [01Z] is a standalone lab course, and enrollment in BIOL 435 01Z lecture is not required. This hybrid Immunology Laboratory course combines weekly asynchronous lectures with three intensive weekend lab sessions at SFSU's Hensill Hall, Room 801. Students will attend hands-on laboratory practicums over three weekends in Spring 2025 (March 8-9, April 19-20, and April 26-27), with daily sessions running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This section is offered through Cage. CPaGE course tuition, fees, and payment deadlines apply. Federal/state grants may not be available for this section. Refund schedules differ from state-supported sections. Please review CPaGE refund policies before enrolling in this course found here: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/register/drops-refunds.

Learning Mode

Online Bichronous (Combination of online synchronous and online asynchronous)
Class meets entirely online. Some class meetings are at scheduled days/times and some sessions do not have a set/day time.

Class Number: 9384 | Units: 3 | Fee: $900

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Huy Le , Carissa Threewitt

Location

Online

Description

Prerequisites: Priority enrollment for graduating senior Biology majors and majors requiring this course; BIOL 401 with a grade of C or better; permission of the instructor. Principles of infection, immunity, and characterization of medically important microbial agents.

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Course Fee: $900 While most coursework can be completed on your own schedule, students will meet virtually via Zoom one Tuesday each month (February 18, March 18, April 22, and May 13) at 6:00pm to engage in real-time discussions and activities with instructors and peers This section is offered through CPaGE. CPaGE course tuition, fees, and payment deadlines apply. Federal/state grants may not be available for this section. Refund schedules differ from state-supported sections. Please review CPaGE refund policies before enrolling in this course found here: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/register/drops-refunds.

Learning Mode

Online Bichronous (Combination of online synchronous and online asynchronous)
Class meets entirely online. Some class meetings are at scheduled days/times and some sessions do not have a set/day time.

Class Number: 9387 | Units: 3 | Fee: $900

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Theodus Nguyen

Location

Online

Description

Prerequisite: BIOL 350* or BIOL 401*. Innate and acquired immunity. Recognition of antigens. Mechanisms of immune responses and their induction. Measurement and variations of immunity as in hypersensitivity and immune suppression and their effects on the host. Intended for Biology majors.

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Course Fee: $900 Online Bichronous (blend of scheduled and unscheduled) Classes .This course combines flexible self-paced online learning with monthly live instruction. While most coursework can be completed on your own schedule, students will meet virtually via Zoom one Thursday each month (February 20, March 20, April 24, and May 15) at 5:30pm to engage in real-time discussions and activities with instructors and peers. This section is offered through CPaGE. CPaGE course tuition, fees, and payment deadlines apply. Federal/state grants may not be available for this section. Refund schedules differ from state-supported sections. Please review CPaGE refund policies before enrolling in this course found here: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/register/drops-refunds.

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In-Person
Class meets in-person at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 1095 | CEU: 2 | Fee: $255

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Online

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This self-paced six module Introduction to Concrete seminar is an introduction to both Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) and Asphaltic Concrete. PCC, hereinafter called concrete, is arguably the world's most used construction material. Students will become familiar with the materials and properties of each along with the manipulators used including fromwork, additives, and reinforcement.

Notes

Course fee $255

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 1096 | CEU: 2 | Fee: $255

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Online

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This self-paced four module Introduction to Construction seminar is an introduction to the construction industry, its parties, and processes. Students will become familiar with the different types of construction, the diverse roles, stages, and processes of a construction project. Students will develop an awareness of safety regulations, safety inspection, construction documents and their uses. Students will develop a working understanding of construction project management topics including estimating, project management, scheduling, close out and pay out.

Notes

Course fee $255

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 1097 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

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This online course is a self-paced class which is the gateway to more complex and trade specific estimating courses. This is designed to help estimators polish their estimating skills and learn the basic skills that are absolutely required to produce successful construction estimates. Students who successfully complete Introduction to Construction Estimating will learn the basic principles of construction estimating. Learning objectives include: - Organization of the estimate. - Types of estimates. - Elements of an estimate. - Quantity take off techniques. - Understanding pricing techniques. - Adjusting the estimate for a variety of variable factors. - Estimating labor, materials and equipment. - Profit and overhead markups. Upon completing this course the student will understand the different types of estimates and how to organize an estimating document.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 1098 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

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This construction math online class is self-paced and intended to develop mathematical skills that can be applied to the construction trade through practice and application. This course is an introduction to other courses in construction. While this class is not a prerequisite for any other classes, it does provide a foundation for them. Learning Objectives By the end of this class students will be able to: - Use and understand all operations on fractions and decimals that are common to the construction industry. - Convert measurements from fractions to decimals. - Calculate area, and volume of various shapes. - Convert measurements from cubic feet to cubic yards. - Measure the volume of concrete footings, slabs, walls, and columns. - Calculate board feet. - Calculate and measure for basic constructions in wood and concrete.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 1099 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

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This construction blueprint reading class covers a foundation skill in construction. All construction professionals, regardless of whether they are working in the field or in the office, must know how to read blueprints. Blueprint reading does require practice and some basic knowledge of blueprints. This online blueprint reading course is designed to provide students with that foundation knowledge and enough practice at reading blueprints to get started. Mastery of blueprint reading will come with practice and with using blueprints on the job on a regular basis. Learning Objectives By the end of this blueprint reading online class students will: - Have an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects; - Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals; - Be able to find trade information using blueprints; - Be able to answer basic construction questions related to layout and installation of materials at the jobsite; - Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints in use.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 1100 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

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The first of two hands-on detailed estimating courses in which students learn how to estimate general conditions, site work, excavation, concrete and masonry. Be sure to look over the prerequisite knowledge for this class. To do well in this CP 9105 estimating and bidding course students should already have the following skills: - Know how to read blueprints - Know how to use a spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel, Numbers (Mac), or the spreadsheet software found in open source software programs (i.e. LibreOffice, Open Office) - Have a basic knowledge of construction estimating subjects including: o Basic math skills o Estimating terminology (quantity take off, unit price, production rate, etc.) o Use of the calculator and architectural scale - Be able to organize your work so it can be easily understood by others Students should consider taking Introduction to Construction Estimating and/or Construction Blueprint Reading if they need more information in these areas before taking this class. Learning Objectives: - Planning for and organizing an estimate. - Estimating the cost of general conditions. - Preparing quantity take off of excavation and back-fill. - Preparing a quantity take off of concrete, and form work. - Using unit prices to price estimates. - Preparing a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of masonry work.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 1101 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

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This Estimating and Bidding 2 course features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with Metals, Wood, Doors and Windows, Finishes, Electrical, and Mechanical Estimating. We will also focus on the preparation of work-place ready estimating documents. By the end of this online class students will be able to: - Estimate the conceptual cost of structural metals. - Prepare quantity take off and estimate of rough carpentry. - Prepare a quantity take off of roofing and waterproofing. - Use unit prices to price doors and windows. - Prepare quantity take off and estimate various finishes. - Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of mechanical systems. - Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of electrical systems. The Certificate in Construction Estimating program includes this class. Prerequisite knowledge: To do well in this CP 9106 estimating and bidding online class students should already have the following skills. - Know how to read blueprints - Know how to use a spread sheet software such as Microsoft Excel, Numbers (Mac) - Have a basic knowledge of construction estimating subjects including: o Basic math skills. o Estimating terminology (quantity take off, unit price, production rate, etc.). o Use of the calculator and architectural scale. - Be able to organize your work so it can be easily understood by others. Students should consider taking Introduction to Construction Estimating and/or Construction Blueprint Reading if they need more information in these areas before taking this class. Those courses are not prerequisites but they will be a part of the Certificate in Construction Estimating. Estimating and Bidding 1 is not a prerequisite. Learning objectives By the end of this class students will be able to: - Perform quantity take offs and conceptual estimating for structural and miscellaneous metals. - Prepare quantity take offs and estimates for rough carpentry and framing. - Prepare quantity take offs and conceptual estimates for waterproofing and roofing. - Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of various finish trades. - Utilize conceptual estimating methods to arrive at mechanical and plumbing budgets. - Utilize conceptual estimating methods to arrive at electrical budgets.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 1102 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

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Online

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This Construction Materials and Processes online course will give the student an overall understanding of materials and methods. Each week we will study one specific material category, one specific construction process, and an overall construction system. The student will have the opportunity to expand the studies to include materials and processes which are normally encountered by the student in his/her work place. In addition the student is expected to research and report on the session materials and processes with respect to sustainable or green construction. Learning objectives By the end of this construction materials and processes online class students will: - Be able to recognize quality control procedures for various materials. - Be familiar with material manufacturing processes. - Understand the physical limitations of the materials we are studying. - Understand how the materials we are studying are used in construction. - Know where to find information about materials when needed. - Understand the regulatory environment under which materials are manufactured and incorporated into new structures. - Know the relevant history of each material. - Know the important aspects of how each material is used in construction processes.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 1103 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

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Online

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The purpose of this Construction Equipment and Methods online course is to give the student an overall understanding of construction equipment and selected construction methods. This includes selection, economy, and productivity of common construction equipment and construction procedures for site development and industrial, heavy and civil construction. The course will introduce students to civil construction plans, determining earthwork quantities, equipment economics and utilization, equipment production rates, fundamentals of earth moving and excavating, loading and hauling equipment. Learning objectives By the end of this construction equipment and methods online class you will: - Learn how to best utilize construction equipment on site work and heavy civil projects - Become familiar with construction equipment and their capabilities - Understand standard designations, sizes, and gradations of equipment - Properly select heavy equipment based on applications, utilization, productivity, and other factors - Understand the elements of equipment cost and evaluating investment alternatives - Develop a basic understanding of unit price and earthwork quantities - Develop an increased awareness of civil construction blueprints - Be able to demonstrate awareness of construction safety related to earth moving operations

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 1104 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

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Online

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This purpose of this 110 Civil Site Work Blueprint Reading and Construction Materials online course is to give the student an overall understanding of civil sitework construction and materials. This includes understanding and interpreting civil construction blueprints, reading specifications, manufacture and use of civil construction materials such as aggregates, concrete, asphalt, pipe, and geo-synthetics.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 1105 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

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Online

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This 114 Estimating Civil and Site work Construction online course introduces students to estimating civil engineering, heavy construction projects, and site work construction projects. This online class will cover reading and understanding civil construction plans, determining earthwork quantities, determining crew make-up, and fundamentals of estimating various civil and site work components.

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Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 1106 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

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Both oral and written communication carry a deep impact on the people you work with and the situations under which you work. Communication is multi-faceted. It includes nonverbal communication, body language, listening, inflection, and written communication. Without quality skills in each of these categories you are putting yourself and your career at risk. This online course is designed for you to become a more effective supervisor by becoming a more effective communicator. The skills you learn within the course will be put to use right away! Learning objectives By the end of this Communication online class you will: - Learn about the different forms of communication - Understand how effective communications affect productivity - Be able to effectively communicate within your company¿s communication system - Be able to recognize and overcome barriers to communication - Communicate with peers and supervisors effectively - Harness the techniques of listening - Apply your listening skills as a management method - Control the nature and tempo of a conversation - Learn to use questioning skills - Learn how to use both open-ended and closed-ended questions - Establish a negotiation strategy through which you will be able to reach commitment and agreement - Communicating with difficult people - Learn to communicate effectively with your crew - Deliver better, more precise working instructions - Learn how to offer corrective feedback - Develop useful writing skills - Learn to lead a successful meeting - Understand why others have problems communicating with you - Understand the basic functions and procedures of electronic communications - Learn how to use the Internet and WWW for communications - Be able to develop a plan for improving communications

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Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 1107 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

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This Contract Documents and Construction Law online course focuses on understanding the relationship between contract documents and the construction process. We will explore contractual relationships, legal roles and responsibilities, and contract types. Legal issues will be studied including regulatory issues, liens, bonds, insurance, and how standardized forms are used. General conditions clauses that affect levels of decision making authority, project close-out and the superintendent's role as agent of the contractor will be studied. We will study legal issues that often result in construction disputes including differing site conditions, time and schedule impacts, change orders and changed conditions. We will also study contract dispute resolution including negotiations, alternative dispute resolutions, and litigation of disputes. Learning objectives By the end of this class students will: - Understand the importance of contract documents and construction law as they pertain to on site construction supervisors. - Be able to understand and use common legal terms. - Understand the different forms of formal dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration and mediation. - Understand the roles of partnering in avoiding construction conflicts by communicating and building trust between contractual partied. - Be able to differentiate between various contractual relationships by understanding the roles and responsibilities of contractual parties. - Understand the different types of construction contracts and how the construction supervisors role may be affected by them. - Be able to determine the levels of decision making authority and relationships as defined by the general conditions. - Learn how to recognize, develop and manage a documentation system - Understand the effects of changes as they are encountered and develop methods to react to potential conflicts resulting from changes. - Know how to recognize differing site conditions and understand the importance of handling changed conditions effectively. - Know how to handle schedule impacts, delays, accelerations, suspensions and disruption of time related work activities. - Be able to resolve conflicts and issues through negotiation.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 1108 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

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Students will learn how to plan, prepare and update construction project schedules in this course. We will study construction planning and will practice preparing a project plan. Through the use of case studies we will learn how to define construction activities, determine activity duration, and assemble the activities into a logical construction schedule. We will learn to create and use bar charts and critical path schedules. Methods for communication of the project plan will be applied in work shop type activities. We will study the use of computers in construction scheduling and investigate some of the popular scheduling programs currently in use. Other topics to be studies will include: assigning constraints, inputting resources, formatting options, sorting and filtering. Updating the schedule and the use of short interval production schedules will be stressed. Applying scheduling information to change orders, payment schedules and acceleration situations will be studied. Learning objectives By the end of this Planning and Scheduling class students will: - Become familiar with the process of project planning and the efficiencies derived from planning. - Be able to define schedule activities and assign reasonable durations to the activities. - Know how to sequence the activities for logical project flow. - Be able to prepare a short procurement schedule. - Be able to prepare a bar chart schedule and use it properly. - Learn about schedule float and understand how float can be used to delay or lengthen activities and to smooth manpower requirements. - Be familiar computerized scheduling and understand both its limitations and advantages. - Be able to apply constraints, sorts and filters to a computer generated schedule. - Understand what resources are and how they can be coordinated with the schedule. - Know how to use the schedule as a resource for crew and manpower assignments. - Be able to apply methods for monitoring, comparing and updating the project schedule. - Understand how to use the short-term schedule as a communication tool. - Learn about schedule acceleration methods and how to apply them. - Learn how the schedule is used as documentation for changes and disputes.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 1109 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

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The purpose of this 305 Building Green online course is to provide construction professionals with information that will help them to effectively bid, contract, build and close out green building projects. We will explore the green building process from the contractor's and subcontractor's point of view. Learning objectives By the end of this Building Green online class students will: - Know how green building impacts material and equipment procurement - Understand how construction scheduling and sequencing is impacted by green building - Be familiar with the risks imposed by green construction - Know how to reduce the risks of green construction - Know how to find green construction impact information in the specifications and contract - Be able to evaluate subcontractors and material suppliers for green projects - Understand the construction delivery methods associated with green projects - Understand green procurement and the contractors responsibilities for same - Know how green building will impact the construction processes - Understand green project close-out and commissioning - Know how to work with an outside commissioning authority to complete the job

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9215 | CEU: 2 | Fee: $255

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Location

Online

Description

This self-paced six module Introduction to Concrete seminar is an introduction to both Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) and Asphaltic Concrete. PCC, hereinafter called concrete, is arguably the world's most used construction material. Students will become familiar with the materials and properties of each along with the manipulators used including fromwork, additives, and reinforcement.

Notes

Course fee $255

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9216 | CEU: 2 | Fee: $255

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Location

Online

Description

This self-paced four module Introduction to Construction seminar is an introduction to the construction industry, its parties, and processes. Students will become familiar with the different types of construction, the diverse roles, stages, and processes of a construction project. Students will develop an awareness of safety regulations, safety inspection, construction documents and their uses. Students will develop a working understanding of construction project management topics including estimating, project management, scheduling, close out and pay out.

Notes

Course fee $255

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9217 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Location

Online

Description

This online course is a self-paced class which is the gateway to more complex and trade specific estimating courses. This is designed to help estimators polish their estimating skills and learn the basic skills that are absolutely required to produce successful construction estimates. Students who successfully complete Introduction to Construction Estimating will learn the basic principles of construction estimating. Learning objectives include: - Organization of the estimate. - Types of estimates. - Elements of an estimate. - Quantity take off techniques. - Understanding pricing techniques. - Adjusting the estimate for a variety of variable factors. - Estimating labor, materials and equipment. - Profit and overhead markups. Upon completing this course the student will understand the different types of estimates and how to organize an estimating document.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9218 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Location

Online

Description

This construction math online class is self-paced and intended to develop mathematical skills that can be applied to the construction trade through practice and application. This course is an introduction to other courses in construction. While this class is not a prerequisite for any other classes, it does provide a foundation for them. Learning Objectives By the end of this class students will be able to: - Use and understand all operations on fractions and decimals that are common to the construction industry. - Convert measurements from fractions to decimals. - Calculate area, and volume of various shapes. - Convert measurements from cubic feet to cubic yards. - Measure the volume of concrete footings, slabs, walls, and columns. - Calculate board feet. - Calculate and measure for basic constructions in wood and concrete.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9219 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Location

Online

Description

This construction blueprint reading class covers a foundation skill in construction. All construction professionals, regardless of whether they are working in the field or in the office, must know how to read blueprints. Blueprint reading does require practice and some basic knowledge of blueprints. This online blueprint reading course is designed to provide students with that foundation knowledge and enough practice at reading blueprints to get started. Mastery of blueprint reading will come with practice and with using blueprints on the job on a regular basis. Learning Objectives By the end of this blueprint reading online class students will: - Have an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects; - Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals; - Be able to find trade information using blueprints; - Be able to answer basic construction questions related to layout and installation of materials at the jobsite; - Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints in use.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9220 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Location

Online

Description

The first of two hands-on detailed estimating courses in which students learn how to estimate general conditions, site work, excavation, concrete and masonry. Be sure to look over the prerequisite knowledge for this class. To do well in this CP 9105 estimating and bidding course students should already have the following skills: - Know how to read blueprints - Know how to use a spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel, Numbers (Mac), or the spreadsheet software found in open source software programs (i.e. LibreOffice, Open Office) - Have a basic knowledge of construction estimating subjects including: o Basic math skills o Estimating terminology (quantity take off, unit price, production rate, etc.) o Use of the calculator and architectural scale - Be able to organize your work so it can be easily understood by others Students should consider taking Introduction to Construction Estimating and/or Construction Blueprint Reading if they need more information in these areas before taking this class. Learning Objectives: - Planning for and organizing an estimate. - Estimating the cost of general conditions. - Preparing quantity take off of excavation and back-fill. - Preparing a quantity take off of concrete, and form work. - Using unit prices to price estimates. - Preparing a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of masonry work.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9221 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Location

Online

Description

This Estimating and Bidding 2 course features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with Metals, Wood, Doors and Windows, Finishes, Electrical, and Mechanical Estimating. We will also focus on the preparation of work-place ready estimating documents. By the end of this online class students will be able to: - Estimate the conceptual cost of structural metals. - Prepare quantity take off and estimate of rough carpentry. - Prepare a quantity take off of roofing and waterproofing. - Use unit prices to price doors and windows. - Prepare quantity take off and estimate various finishes. - Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of mechanical systems. - Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of electrical systems. The Certificate in Construction Estimating program includes this class. Prerequisite knowledge: To do well in this CP 9106 estimating and bidding online class students should already have the following skills. - Know how to read blueprints - Know how to use a spread sheet software such as Microsoft Excel, Numbers (Mac) - Have a basic knowledge of construction estimating subjects including: o Basic math skills. o Estimating terminology (quantity take off, unit price, production rate, etc.). o Use of the calculator and architectural scale. - Be able to organize your work so it can be easily understood by others. Students should consider taking Introduction to Construction Estimating and/or Construction Blueprint Reading if they need more information in these areas before taking this class. Those courses are not prerequisites but they will be a part of the Certificate in Construction Estimating. Estimating and Bidding 1 is not a prerequisite. Learning objectives By the end of this class students will be able to: - Perform quantity take offs and conceptual estimating for structural and miscellaneous metals. - Prepare quantity take offs and estimates for rough carpentry and framing. - Prepare quantity take offs and conceptual estimates for waterproofing and roofing. - Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of various finish trades. - Utilize conceptual estimating methods to arrive at mechanical and plumbing budgets. - Utilize conceptual estimating methods to arrive at electrical budgets.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9222 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Location

Online

Description

This Construction Materials and Processes online course will give the student an overall understanding of materials and methods. Each week we will study one specific material category, one specific construction process, and an overall construction system. The student will have the opportunity to expand the studies to include materials and processes which are normally encountered by the student in his/her work place. In addition the student is expected to research and report on the session materials and processes with respect to sustainable or green construction. Learning objectives By the end of this construction materials and processes online class students will: - Be able to recognize quality control procedures for various materials. - Be familiar with material manufacturing processes. - Understand the physical limitations of the materials we are studying. - Understand how the materials we are studying are used in construction. - Know where to find information about materials when needed. - Understand the regulatory environment under which materials are manufactured and incorporated into new structures. - Know the relevant history of each material. - Know the important aspects of how each material is used in construction processes.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9234 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Location

Online

Description

The purpose of this Construction Equipment and Methods online course is to give the student an overall understanding of construction equipment and selected construction methods. This includes selection, economy, and productivity of common construction equipment and construction procedures for site development and industrial, heavy and civil construction. The course will introduce students to civil construction plans, determining earthwork quantities, equipment economics and utilization, equipment production rates, fundamentals of earth moving and excavating, loading and hauling equipment. Learning objectives By the end of this construction equipment and methods online class you will: - Learn how to best utilize construction equipment on site work and heavy civil projects - Become familiar with construction equipment and their capabilities - Understand standard designations, sizes, and gradations of equipment - Properly select heavy equipment based on applications, utilization, productivity, and other factors - Understand the elements of equipment cost and evaluating investment alternatives - Develop a basic understanding of unit price and earthwork quantities - Develop an increased awareness of civil construction blueprints - Be able to demonstrate awareness of construction safety related to earth moving operations

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9235 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Location

Online

Description

This 109 Practical Applications of Heavy Civil Construction online course focuses on understanding heavy civil construction methods, procedures and techniques. This includes site preparation and grading, excavation, backfill, compaction, trenching, paving, and dewatering. Discussions on the proper methods of determining earthwork quantities, estimating civil construction costs and safety implications will take place throughout the course.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9236 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Location

Online

Description

Leadership can be learned. While some people are natural born leaders, the rest of us have to learn how to be good leaders. Leadership is one of the most important skills a construction supervisor can master. Motivation is a subject of extreme importance to anyone who supervises people. Motivated workers are happier, more productive, more satisfied with their job and more willing to put forth extra effort. The leader who truly understands human motivation will find much success in this industry. Learning objectives By the end of this online class in leadership and motivation you should: - Use various styles of leadership and determine what type of leadership behavior is appropriate for the situation - Know the basics of the science of human motivation including the theories of Maslow and Hertzberg - Be able to apply basic management skills, ideas and principles that will be allow you to function more efficiently as a construction supervisor - Be able to lead by setting goals, by communicating openly and by setting a good example - Be able to coach your workers to obtain the desired results - Be able to get commitment from your workers and maintain control of your work crews

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9237 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Location

Online

Description

This 6 online course will focus on identifying, managing and solving risk related construction problems. You will learn how to utilize select methods to reduce risk, prevent loss, and ensure a safe working environment. We will study the delegation of responsibility for safety, equipment maintenance, and common construction hazards. You will learn how to proactively reduce risk within the construction work environment. We will review proactive and reactive problem solving strategies in addition to the documentation, insurance policies, and reference materials available to the construction supervisor. Learning objectives By the end of this 203P Risk Management Problem Solving online class you should: - Understand the risk management duties of the construction supervisor - Recognize risk within the construction work environment. - Identify and encourage human factors to achieve a zero accident workplace. - Be able to explain the indirect and hidden costs of construction accidents. - Be able to establish a good construction safety program for your crew and job site even if your company does not have a formal safety program. - Understand the roles of commitment, attitudes, and training within an effective safety program. - Explain potential hazards similar to those that create the highest number of accidents and how they can be prevented. - Know where to find reference material and information about OSHA standards, Guide Publications, and regulatory information. - Understand how to manage crisis situations - Know how to conduct accident investigations. - Know how to prepare a plan for project loss control that includes construction insurance, protection of underground utilities, and controlling job site theft. - Explain Experience Modification Rate and determine the effect the rate has on your labor costs. Be able to perform calculations using the EMR. - Understand the role that construction contractual relationships play in controlling job site safety. This subject includes managing subcontractors for safety compliance. - Know how to recognize and control substance abuse on the job site. - Know how to participate in a safety inspection conducted by a regulatory agency.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9238 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $576

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Location

Online

Description

Students will learn how to plan, prepare and update construction project schedules in this course. We will study construction planning and will practice preparing a project plan. Through the use of case studies we will learn how to define construction activities, determine activity duration, and assemble the activities into a logical construction schedule. We will learn to create and use bar charts and critical path schedules. Methods for communication of the project plan will be applied in work shop type activities. We will study the use of computers in construction scheduling and investigate some of the popular scheduling programs currently in use. Other topics to be studies will include: assigning constraints, inputting resources, formatting options, sorting and filtering. Updating the schedule and the use of short interval production schedules will be stressed. Applying scheduling information to change orders, payment schedules and acceleration situations will be studied. Learning objectives By the end of this Planning and Scheduling class students will: - Become familiar with the process of project planning and the efficiencies derived from planning. - Be able to define schedule activities and assign reasonable durations to the activities. - Know how to sequence the activities for logical project flow. - Be able to prepare a short procurement schedule. - Be able to prepare a bar chart schedule and use it properly. - Learn about schedule float and understand how float can be used to delay or lengthen activities and to smooth manpower requirements. - Be familiar computerized scheduling and understand both its limitations and advantages. - Be able to apply constraints, sorts and filters to a computer generated schedule. - Understand what resources are and how they can be coordinated with the schedule. - Know how to use the schedule as a resource for crew and manpower assignments. - Be able to apply methods for monitoring, comparing and updating the project schedule. - Understand how to use the short-term schedule as a communication tool. - Learn about schedule acceleration methods and how to apply them. - Learn how the schedule is used as documentation for changes and disputes.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9239 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Location

Online

Description

It is every supervisor's goal to complete their project on time and within the estimated budget. This Productivity and Cost Management course is intended to teach the skills necessary for effective control of construction costs at the job site. We will study construction cost and apply principles and practices associated with cost awareness and production control to each element of the project. Cost control begins with the estimate and then continues through work and cost analysis, production scheduling, reporting, production control and ends with project evaluation. The information will be studied by solving common construction problems, the consideration of case studies and discussion of common cost control issues. Learning objectives By the end of this class students will: - Understand the estimating and quantity take-off process and how they are associated with construction cost control. - Be familiar with the content of a typical construction estimate. - Be able to evaluate subcontractors and participate in the subcontractor selection process. - Know who has responsibilities for cost control and understand the risks associated with construction contracting. - Learn how to increase productivity by using labor and equipment efficiently. - Understand the general relationship among project estimating, productivity planning, measurement, project planning, scheduling and project control. - Gain additional insight into the process of planning labor crews and preparing for labor costs. - Know how to identify labor cost problems and solve the problems using project cost data. - Learn several techniques for managing subcontractors at the job site. - Learn strategies for using cost control data to influence the work and minimize negative cost impacts. - Understand how to the evaluate project after completion and determine strategies for future projects. - Know how to participate in a project debriefing and understand the value associated with debriefing.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9240 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Location

Online

Description

The purpose of this 308 Construction Project Management online course is to provide a framework for understanding the project manager's roles, responsibilities, processes and procedures. Student will learn the stages of the project, dispute resolution, project financing, feasibility, bidding and contracting.. Students will learn about cost and risk control as well as developing and applying policies and procedures. Other topics will include subcontractor management, purchasing and components of a good purchase order. Project start up and close out techniques will be covered. See our Certificate in Project Management Learning objectives By the end of this Construction Project Management online class students will: -Know the different project delivery systems and how each affects the role of the project management team -Understand owner feasibility studies, methods of delivery, programming and design -Know how to manage the flow of project information during the various phases of the project. -Be able to manage various types and sources of risk that are the primary responsibility of the project supervisor -Understand the role of planning and scheduling in the pre-construction phase of a construction project -Understand the how and why of estimating -Be able to manage the mobilization and organization of a project in the field -Understand the basics of expediting materials, equipment orders, and the inspection and approval processes -Understand how project financing and insurance plays a role in modern construction management, cash flow, and project cost control -Understand the typical contracts used in the construction industry -Understand and recognize the Specifications and the Order of Precedence and its use in risk management -Be able to coordinate the close out of a construction project. -Determine the best course of action to getting paid -Be able to apply subcontractor management techniques -Understand how corporate policies and procedures can affect the management of the project.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9241 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $585

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Location

Online

Description

The purpose of the 310 Practical Applications of Construction Law online course is to provide a framework for understanding the legal environment in which construction takes place. Students will learn the stages of contracts, how to avoid litigation, methods to protect yourself/ your company in a litigious society, understand the legal liability of construction professionals, avoid disputes using clauses, and navigating the legality of the jobsite.

Notes

Course fee $585

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9288 | CEU: 1.8 | Fee: $395

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Brian Beatty

Location

Online

Description

This course introduces the learner to the principles of instructional systems design (ISD), or more commonly, instructional design (ID) as they apply to e-learning development. Participants explore the complexities of designing instruction in various e-learning contexts (corporate training, education, etc.). Participants learn classic ID theory and emerging models and apply these theories in a real context through a simulated design project. This course has two main objectives: * Learn instructional design process and principles as applied to e-learning * Begin developing a design plan for an e-learning project

Notes

Course fee $395

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9289 | CEU: 1.5 | Fee: $375

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Location

Online

Description

This introductory course gives working and aspiring instructional designers a grounding in the basics of multimedia scriptwriting. In the course, we'll trace the process of developing a compelling audio/visual script for a brief instructional multimedia piece of your choosing. A worksheet developed specifically for the course will guide you from start to finish, from identifying your target audience to creating a script with all the information needed to produce your piece. (Note: You will not be asked to create the multimedia piece, just the script for it.) Along the way, we'll explore many facets of professional scriptwriting practice, including: the essential steps of the scriptwriting process, the structure and instructional possibilities of three major forms of presentation (demonstration, documentary, and dramatization), and various production styles at your disposal. Weekly homework submissions based on the course¿s worksheet will be discussed openly and supportively at the start of each class session. Course objectives: -- To improve your ability to develop effective scripts for instructional multimedia components of various types -- To improve your ability to evaluate the skills of instructional scriptwriters.

Notes

Course fee $375

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9290 | CEU: 1.8 | Fee: $395

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Otaiwan Day

Location

Online

Description

This course gives a brief survey and introduction to the most common e-learning development tools used in instructional design and content development. Programs such as Camtasia, Lectora, and Articulate are explored. Software programs selected for demonstration are based on current industry trends and may change each term, since the e-learning industry is a quickly changing environment and the goal of this course is to give students a broad appreciation of current e-learning production methods. The course objectives inlcude: * Providing an initial method by which students can implement the multimedia scripts created in the previous scriptwriting course. * Allowing the student to create a simple portfolio of production pieces that can be built upon and customized. * Giving the student a solid framework and comfort with rapid production methods that can be used in client presentations and stakeholder meetings.

Notes

Course fee $395

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9291 | CEU: 1.2 | Fee: $315

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Brian Beatty

Location

Online

Description

This course emphasizes the role of formative evaluation and usability testing as an integral part of e-learning development process. Participants review Kirkpatrick's classic Levels of Evaluation, and explore ways of assessing performance at each level. Special emphasis is placed on the usability testing of e-learning products. As a cumulative project for the course, students plan a study, create plans to collect and analyze data, and plan a summative report for a usability review of an existing product. This course has three main objectives: * Review principles of evaluation as used in instructional design * Participate in the usability testing of real e-learning products * Begin a usability test plan for a real or planned e-learning product

Notes

Course fee $315

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9362 | Units: 3 | Fee: $200

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Dina Ibrahim

Location

Online

Description

Prerequisites: Introductory media course or permission of instructor. CSU students enrolled in the CSU Entertainment Industry Initiative Media Internship Program (EII/MIP). Internship experience in professional entertainment industry organization designed to serve students who do not have an internship program available in their home department. May be repeated for a total of 9 units. (This course is delivered online only.) (CR/NC grading only)

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Course Fee: $200

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9771 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

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Instructor

Quentin Clark

Location

Online

Description

This course is an introduction to the concepts and uses of GIS. Lecture topics include history of GIS, GIS data structures and sources of data, GIS tools, vendors and software, applications, and resources. Exercises include spatial data display and query, map generation, and simple spatial analysis using ArcGIS software. Class format is approximately 50% lecture and 50% lab exercise.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9910 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

Class Status Message

Instructor

Quentin Clark

Location

Online

Description

This course is an introduction to the concepts and uses of GIS. Lecture topics include history of GIS, GIS data structures and sources of data, GIS tools, vendors and software, applications, and resources. Exercises include spatial data display and query, map generation, and simple spatial analysis using ArcGIS software. Class format is approximately 50% lecture and 50% lab exercise.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9772 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

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Instructor

Sally Shatford

Location

Online

Description

This course explores various methods of capturing data for use in GIS, including digitizing from maps, digital photos, and satellite imagery; locating and reformatting existing digital data, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), scanning, image classification and address matching. Topics will include methods of attributing and concepts of data conversion, georeferencing, projections, and coordinate systems. Class format: approximately 50% lecture, 50% software applications.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9774 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

Class Status Message

Instructor

Seth Hiatt

Location

Online

Description

This course focuses on the planning, construction, and administration of a GIS database including spatial and attribute data. The lecture provides a conceptual background, as well as practical guidelines, and is reinforced with exercises using both ESRI software and traditional database design techniques. Topics include data requirements analysis; relational database design; attribute and entity definitions; table normalization; table creation and population; query optimization; and data integration. Class format: approximately 50% lecture, 50% software application.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9775 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

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Instructor

Jerry Davis

Location

Online

Description

Topics in this course include the use of raster GIS tools for natural resource modeling and environmental analysis; the raster structure and its advantages and limitations, appropriate data and procedures; simple raster surface modeling and image integration; map algebra concepts using ArcGIS Spatial Analyst; proximity and dispersion modeling, and cost surfaces.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9776 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

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Instructor

Tom Robinson

Location

Online

Description

This course teaches current methods for assessing vulnerabilities and resilience to expected effects of climate change - e.g., extreme heat, aridification, flooding - from both community (built environment) and natural (unbuilt) perspectives, using GIS.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9778 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

Class Status Message

Instructor

Ana Carolina Pelegrini Guimaraes

Location

Online

Description

ArcGIS Online is a cloud-based web mapping platform used across multiple industries and by GIS professionals worldwide. It enables you to make maps, host data, create various mapping applications, and share your data with anyone who has internet access. Web GIS is becoming the cornerstone of sharing GIS data and map distribution. In this course you will learn the fundamental terminology and capabilities of ArcGIS Online. We will review the various data types, web map configurations, mobile data collection, sharing security model, and various desktop web applications. ArcGIS Online is becoming an industry standard for sharing and creating data, GIS students who would like to expand their knowledge of GIS should take advantage of this course.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9773 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

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Instructor

Leonhard Blesius

Location

Online

Description

This course covers basic concepts and procedures used in remote-sensed image processing. Emphasis is placed on use of imagery from passive sensors like digital satellite or aerial data. The course is designed for beginning level users and consists of lecture, examples, and introductory labs. Topics include sensor properties, the electromagnetic spectrum, image analysis and classification, image transformations and enhancement, applications, integration with GIS, accuracy assessment, and ERDAS Imagine. Prerequisites: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (Geog 9003) or equivalent.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9779 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

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Instructor

Quentin Clark

Location

Online

Description

This course is a discussion and demonstration of the essential cartographic principles and practices used for designing maps. The focus is on techniques for creating maps that effectively communicate single/multi-variant qualitative and quantitative spatial data to the viewer. Through numerous hands-on exercises, participants will have the opportunity to use most of the map production tools provided with ESRI software products to prepare raw data and produce a variety of thematic maps. Class format: approximately 50% lecture, 50% software application.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9292 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Quentin Clark

Location

Online

Description

This course is an introduction to the concepts and uses of GIS. Lecture topics include history of GIS, GIS data structures and sources of data, GIS tools, vendors and software, applications, and resources. Exercises include spatial data display and query, map generation, and simple spatial analysis using ArcGIS software. Class format is approximately 50% lecture and 50% lab exercise.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9293 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

Class Status Message

Instructor

Quentin Clark

Location

Online

Description

This course is an introduction to the concepts and uses of GIS. Lecture topics include history of GIS, GIS data structures and sources of data, GIS tools, vendors and software, applications, and resources. Exercises include spatial data display and query, map generation, and simple spatial analysis using ArcGIS software. Class format is approximately 50% lecture and 50% lab exercise.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9294 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Sally Shatford

Location

Online

Description

This course explores various methods of capturing data for use in GIS, including digitizing from maps, digital photos, and satellite imagery; locating and reformatting existing digital data, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), scanning, image classification and address matching. Topics will include methods of attributing and concepts of data conversion, georeferencing, projections, and coordinate systems. Class format: approximately 50% lecture, 50% software applications.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9295 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Tom Robinson

Location

Online

Description

This course teaches current methods for assessing vulnerabilities and resilience to expected effects of climate change - e.g., extreme heat, aridification, flooding - from both community (built environment) and natural (unbuilt) perspectives, using GIS.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9296 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Seth Hiatt

Location

Online

Description

This course focuses on the planning, construction, and administration of a GIS database including spatial and attribute data. The lecture provides a conceptual background, as well as practical guidelines, and is reinforced with exercises using both ESRI software and traditional database design techniques. Topics include data requirements analysis; relational database design; attribute and entity definitions; table normalization; table creation and population; query optimization; and data integration. Class format: approximately 50% lecture, 50% software application.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9297 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

XiaoHang Liu

Location

Online

Description

This course will focus on many of the vector-based analytical tools and techniques available within ArcGIS, as well as ways of linking external analytical tools (models, statistical programs) to ArcGIS. Case studies will be used to illustrate more complex examples. Class format: approximately two-third lecture, one-third software application.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9298 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Ana Carolina Pelegrini Guimaraes

Location

Online

Description

ArcGIS Online is a cloud-based web mapping platform used across multiple industries and by GIS professionals worldwide. It enables you to make maps, host data, create various mapping applications, and share your data with anyone who has internet access. Web GIS is becoming the cornerstone of sharing GIS data and map distribution. In this course you will learn the fundamental terminology and capabilities of ArcGIS Online. We will review the various data types, web map configurations, mobile data collection, sharing security model, and various desktop web applications. ArcGIS Online is becoming an industry standard for sharing and creating data, GIS students who would like to expand their knowledge of GIS should take advantage of this course.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9299 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Jerry Davis

Location

Online

Description

Introduction to programming ArcGIS using the Geoprocessing Environment. Students will learn to create geoprocessing tools that can be combined with other tools, in models and the toolbox, to process complex analysis tasks and automate repetitive data maintenance needs. Scripting with Python is emphasized as the appropriate technology for getting GIS work done by users, and is compatible with ArcGIS modules and all current geospatial data structures: rasters, shapefiles, coverages, and geodatabases. Students need no prior programming experience.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9300 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Seth Hiatt

Location

Online

Description

This course builds upon skills learned in previous GIS courses, emphasizing common uses of GIS for ecological analysis. Class lectures and labs will familiarize students with ecological data sources and potential data issues, and cover a variety of ecological GIS applications such as species distribution mapping, habitat suitability modeling, corridor analysis, and invasive species mapping.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9301 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Leonhard Blesius

Location

Online

Description

An introduction to LiDAR data and derived digital models. Emphasis is placed on creating surface models from point cloud data and integrating spectral data and object based image analysis for vegetation classification.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9302 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Jerry Davis

Location

Online

Description

Topics in this course include the use of raster GIS tools for natural resource modeling and environmental analysis; the raster structure and its advantages and limitations, appropriate data and procedures; simple raster surface modeling and image integration; map algebra concepts using ArcGIS Spatial Analyst; proximity and dispersion modeling, and cost surfaces.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9303 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Quentin Clark

Location

Online

Description

This course is a discussion and demonstration of the essential cartographic principles and practices used for designing maps. The focus is on techniques for creating maps that effectively communicate single/multi-variant qualitative and quantitative spatial data to the viewer. Through numerous hands-on exercises, participants will have the opportunity to use most of the map production tools provided with ESRI software products to prepare raw data and produce a variety of thematic maps. Class format: approximately 50% lecture, 50% software application.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9304 | CEU: 1.6 | Fee: $435

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Tom Robinson

Location

Online

Description

Designed for managers who may be new to supervising GIS projects. Topics covered include defining the scope of a project; data acquisition; project planning; project budget estimation; staffing; pilot studies; cooperative projects. Case studies.

Notes

Course fee $435

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9308 | CEU: 1.4 | Fee: $390

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Dawn Thomas

Location

Online

Description

Required This introductory seminar introduces various HR functions such as: staffing, employee relations, compensation, benefits, information systems, EEO/AA/diversity, international aspects, labor relations, organizational development, training, and management development. Education and skill requirements will also be reviewed together with extensive discussion on the role and expectations of the HR professional and the HR function in today's workplace.

Notes

Course fee $390

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9313 | CEU: 3 | Fee: $1650

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Muhammad Imrani

Location

Online

Description

This course is dedicated to teaching the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (SHRM BASK) to prepare candidates for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) exam for HR professionals in operational roles and the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®) exam for senior-level HR professionals in strategic positions. SHRM BASK Learning System covers Behavioral Competencies, which are the behaviors and attributes necessary for HR professionals to perform effectively in the workplace and operate with a strategic mindset, as well as the HR Expertise competency, including the principles, practices, and functions of effective HR management. The course is ideal for complete beginners as well as HR professionals who need to advance their careers and improve their workplace effectiveness.

Notes

Course fee $1,650

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9315 | CEU: 1.4 | Fee: $390

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Jonathan Wong , Shannon Clawson

Location

Online

Description

This class is a survey of federal, state, and selected local statutes, regulations, and case law affecting the workplace, including laws that apply specifically to workplaces in California. Through a combination of lecture and interactive class exercises, students will learn and apply principles and practices that prepare them to work anywhere in the United States, with specific state and local laws and regulations included for comparison and contrast. Learning objectives: - Recognizing applicable laws affecting hiring, termination, and employee management in the workplace. - Analyzing and applying employment laws to common workplace situations. - Locating sources of legal information related to HR and determining when additional legal support should be sought.

Notes

Course fee $390

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9314 | CEU: 1.4 | Fee: $390

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Sarah Bowles

Location

Online

Description

This class discusses the fundamental principles for workforce compensation and benefits. It includes a survey of short-term and long-term compensation programs. It will also introduce students to the basic types of benefits and managing their costs. Learning objectives: - Naming compensation principles and legal constraints. - Summarizing methods to evaluate and set job compensation. - Identifying types of benefits plans. - Discussing approaches to benefits administration.

Notes

Course fee $390

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9316 | CEU: 1.4 | Fee: $390

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Phuong Nguyen

Location

Online

Description

This course examines employer/employee relations and is designed for human resources management (HRM) generalist practitioners and anyone who supervises other employees. Topics discussed include employee engagement, organizational communications, workplace safety, disciplinary actions, conflict and dispute resolution, and labor relations. The topics addressed in this course are drawn from the Human Resource Certification Institute and Society for Human Resource Management bodies of knowledge. Students work together to review and analyze case studies applying laws and practical approaches to HR issues. Learning objectives: - Explain management and employee rights and analyze the balancing interests - Identify the elements of workforce engagement and methods of measuring and affecting it - Apply performance management techniques when dealing with underperforming employees - Argue the merits of unionization and responses to union organizing activities - Differentiate between types of dispute/conflict resolution process

Notes

Course fee $390

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9317 | CEU: 1.4 | Fee: $390

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Sarah Bowles

Location

Online

Description

This class explores the processes and techniques by which organizations ensure that their employees have the requisite skills and maintain performance standards to accomplish the organization's business. The course introduces concepts related to strategic workforce planning, skills and competency assessments (supply and demand analyses), macro and micro development planning and how to impact a large population in order to create an effective and healthy organization. Participants learn how to evaluate, measure, and prescribe solutions to business leaders on how to lead, educate and develop a company's workforce in both the short and long term. Learning objectives: - Understanding strategic workforce planning, analysis and development as a concept and the subsequent actions to take to become a more strategic HR professional. - Creating development, training and education plans to address underlying business issues, gaps and strengths. - Deciphering, learning and applying organizational behavioral techniques and best practices to create a more engaged, productive and performant workforce.

Notes

Course fee $390

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9319 | CEU: 1.4 | Fee: $390

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Luke Becker

Location

Online

Description

An organization that prioritizes and promotes equity among all staff can improve employee motivation, relations, and retention. One way toward equity is through the practice of cultural humility, a perspective that values lifelong engagement, self-analysis, and active listening with the motivation to learn. Using cultural humility as a cornerstone, we will examine elements of equity that can be used to create a more inclusive workplace. In addition to identity, diversity, and inclusion, students will study EEO laws and other related workplace requirements. Learning objectives: - Discussing benefits of a multicultural workplace that values equity. - Increasing communication skills and developing strategies to increase equity. - Identifying varying layers that compose public identity. - Reviewing EEO hiring practices and laws related to issues of identity.

Notes

Course fee $390

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9318 | CEU: 1.4 | Fee: $390

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Sarah Bowles

Location

Online

Description

This class discusses workforce planning in support of the organization's goals and the activities and techniques necessary to recruit and select new employees and existing employees for promotion or transfer and to retain those employees in a competitive employment market. Topics include sourcing applicants, candidate selection, interviewing techniques and other selection tools, background investigation, required documentation, and onboarding practices.

Notes

Course fee $390

Learning Mode

Online asynchronous
Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9370 | CEU: 1.4 | Fee: $390

Class Status Message

Instructor

Dawn Thomas

Location

Online

Description

(Capstone; take last) Successful completion of the required seven classes is a prerequisite for this class. The class integrates all of the subject matter learned in the preceding classes of the Human Resource Management Certificate program using real world case studies that require application of the concepts, principles and practices of the various HR functions consistent with the expectations of an HR generalist practitioner.

Notes

To enroll in the capstone class, you need department consent. Please email your unofficial transcript to aboz@sfsu.edu to proceed with enrollment.
Course fee $390

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9371 | CEU: 4.5 | Fee: $240

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Julie Maier

Location

Online

Description

The second course builds on information provided in the first course and includes understanding essential intervener strategies such as pacing and sensory processing, and key principals of the intervener motto, "Do with, not for." Course content also includes the dynamics of communication exchanges and how to gather useful information for building effective communication systems, strategies for supporting the development of concepts, and utilizing routines and calendar systems to support access, anticipation, and language acquisition.

Notes

Course Fee: $240

Learning Mode

Hybrid (Combination of in-person and online asynchronous)
Class meets regularly in-person at scheduled days/times and also has online sessions with no set day/time.

Class Number: 9333 | Units: 3 | Fee: $1125

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Steven Weisberg

Location

Online

Description

This course provides an overview of the American system of civil litigation and the role the paralegal plays in it. You will learn the sources of the law; how to read and brief a case; the similarities and differences between the California and federal systems; trial preparation and alternative dispute resolution. The course follows a hypothetical civil dispute, based upon the laws of contracts and torts, from its inception through trial. Students will acquire skills needed to prepare and file basic pleadings and discovery tools. They will be introduced to the basics of case management; trial preparation and the appeal process.

Notes

Course Fee: $1125. You can take this course without being an admitted paralegal certificate student. This class will meet online. To access the class, visit https://canvas.sfsu.edu to log in after registration and payment using your SF State ID and password. Students are required to have their Zoom cameras on during synchronous live course activities and should prepare for online classes as if they were going to in-person classes. University and faculty communications are sent to a student's SFSU email. Once you have enrolled, please check it regularly so that you do not miss important information. This link has more info if you have not set it up: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/about/email-accounts. This section is offered through CPaGE. CPaGE course tuition and fees apply. Federal/state grants may not be available for this section. Refund schedules differ from state-supported sections. Please review CPaGE refund policies before enrolling in this course: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/register/drops-refunds

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9338 | Units: 3 | Fee: $1125

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Paul Deangelis

Location

Online

Description

Prerequisites: PLS 300 and PLS 320; all completed with a grade of C or better. This course concentrates on investigation, discovery, and trial preparation in civil litigation. Content includes state and federal discovery procedures and statutes; methods of gathering factual data; preparation and organization of evidence for trial; analysis and digesting of discovery motions and documents; and the role of the paralegal at trial. Emphasis is on tort litigation.

Notes

Course Fee: $1125. This class will meet online. To access the class, visit https://canvas.sfsu.edu to log in after registration and payment using your SF State ID and password. Students are required to have their Zoom cameras on during synchronous live course activities and should prepare for online classes as if they were going to in-person classes. University and faculty communications are sent to a student's SFSU email. Once you have enrolled, please check it regularly so that you do not miss important information. This link has more info if you have not set it up: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/about/email-accounts. This section is offered through CPaGE. CPaGE course tuition and fees apply. Federal/state grants may not be available for this section. Refund schedules differ from state-supported sections. Please review CPaGE refund policies before enrolling in this course found here: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/register/drops-refunds

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9339 | Units: 3 | Fee: $1125

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Edward Donnelly

Location

Online

Description

This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the principles and rules of legal ethics and professional responsibility, with particular emphasis on their application to legal paralegals, and to develop students' abilities to communicate effectively in the legal environment. Ethics material includes regulation of lawyers and legal assistants, unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality and attorney-client privilege, conflicts of interest, advertising and solicitation, competence and professionalism. Students' communication skills are enhanced through weekly assignments, including case briefs, mock interviews, and formal presentations.

Notes

Course Fee: $1125. This class will meet online. To access the class, visit https://canvas.sfsu.edu to log in after registration and payment using your SF State ID and password. Students are required to have their Zoom cameras on during synchronous live course activities and should prepare for online classes as if they were going to in-person classes. University and faculty communications are sent to a student's SFSU email. Once you have enrolled, please check it regularly so that you do not miss important information. This link has more info if you have not set it up: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/about/email-accounts. This section is offered through CPaGE. CPaGE course tuition and fees apply. Federal/state grants may not be available for this section. Refund schedules differ from state-supported sections. Please review CPaGE refund policies before enrolling in this course: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/register/drops-refunds

Learning Mode

In-Person
Class meets in-person at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9334 | Units: 3 | Fee: $1125

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Jennifer Babcock

Location

Online

Description

In this comprehensive, basic legal research course, students are introduced to legal research materials and taught how to use the law library. Skills developed include using statutes, codes, cases, digests, citations, encyclopedias, legal periodicals and government documents; finding, reading and synthesizing cases and statutes; and preparing certain kinds of legal memoranda. Assignments emphasizing problem analysis, legal writing and legal research tools normally require at least six to eight hours per week in a law library. Demonstration and hands-on use of LexisNexis online database, and the Internet are included.

Notes

Course Fee: $1125. You can take this course without being an admitted paralegal certificate student. This class will meet online. To access the class, visit https://canvas.sfsu.edu to log in after registration and payment using your SF State ID and password. Students are required to have their Zoom cameras on during synchronous live course activities and should prepare for online classes as if they were going to in-person classes. University and faculty communications are sent to a student's SFSU email. Once you have enrolled, please check it regularly so that you do not miss important information. This link has more info if you have not set it up: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/about/email-accounts. This section is offered through CPaGE. CPaGE course tuition and fees apply. Federal/state grants may not be available for this section. Refund schedules differ from state-supported sections. Please review CPaGE refund policies before enrolling in this course: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/register/drops-refunds

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9349 | Units: 3 | Fee: $1125

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

David Morfin

Location

Online

Description

Prerequisite: PLS 300 and PLS 320, each with a grade of C or better. This course focuses on legal procedures and practice in criminal law, including selected crimes and their element, the function of the grand jury and preliminary hearing, the law of search an seizure and other pretrial motions. Also covered are methods of jury selection, preparation of case for trial, plea bargaining, death penalty law, and procedure, diminished capacity and insanity, sentencing and other post-trial procedures.

Notes

Course Fee: $1125. This class will meet online. To access the class, visit https://canvas.sfsu.edu to log in after registration and payment using your SF State ID and password. Students are required to have their Zoom cameras on during synchronous live course activities and should prepare for online classes as if they were going to in-person classes. University and faculty communications are sent to a student's SFSU email. Once you have enrolled, please check it regularly so that you do not miss important information. This link has more info if you have not set it up: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/about/email-accounts. This section is offered through CPaGE. CPaGE course tuition and fees apply. Federal/state grants may not be available for this section. Refund schedules differ from state-supported sections. Please review CPaGE refund policies before enrolling in this course: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/register/drops-refunds

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9352 | Units: 3 | Fee: $1125

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Diane Camacho

Location

Online

Description

Prerequisites: PLS 300 and PLS 320; all completed with a grade of C or better This course is open only to admitted certificate program students and registration is via permission code issued by the instructor. This course is graded on a credit/no credit basis. An Internship bridges the gap between the classroom and the legal work world. Students are placed in a legal setting of their choice for two days per week for 15 weeks (120 hours.) Under special circumstances one day of week may be considered. Placements are available with large and small law firms, corporations, and legal service and government agencies. Students are also required to attend monthly Saturday morning seminars on ethics, interpersonal communications in the law office, résumé writing, office politics, time management, and stress prevention. Students without legal experience are strongly encouraged to take this course, which may be taken twice for a total of six units. Individual counseling for students interested in doing an internship is available. Please contact the instructor. To begin the process, an Internship Application must be completed and returned to the instructor or paralegal program staff. You can download an application from the program website, email your to request to the program staff or instructor, or pick one up in the Paralegal Library.

Notes

Course Fee: $1125. This course meets on four Saturdays: 2/1, 3/1, 4/5, and 5/3. This class will meet online. The instructor will send Zoom information to enrolled students prior to the first class. Students are required to have their Zoom cameras on during synchronous live course activities and should prepare for online classes as if they were going to in-person classes. University and faculty communications are sent to a student's SFSU email. Once you have enrolled, please check it regularly so that you do not miss important information. This link has more info if you have not set it up: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/about/email-accounts. This section is offered through CPaGE. CPaGE course tuition and fees apply. Federal/state grants may not be available for this section. Refund schedules differ from state-supported sections. Please review CPaGE refund policies before enrolling in this course found here: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/register/drops-refunds

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9335 | Units: 3 | Fee: $1125

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Paul Deangelis

Location

Online

Description

Prerequisites: PLS 300 and PLS 320; all completed with a grade of C or better This course covers the theoretical and practical legal skills necessary to draft pleadings and motions in civil cases. Thorough analysis of the courts, jurisdiction and venue and parties to a suit as they relate to pleadings are included. Students draft complaints, motions, answers, and other pertinent documents used in all aspects of a lawsuit.

Notes

Course Fee: $1125. This class will meet online. To access the class, visit https://canvas.sfsu.edu to log in after registration and payment using your SF State ID and password. Students are required to have their Zoom cameras on during synchronous live course activities and should prepare for online classes as if they were going to in-person classes. University and faculty communications are sent to a student's SFSU email. Once you have enrolled, please check it regularly so that you do not miss important information. This link has more info if you have not set it up: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/about/email-accounts. This section is offered through CPaGE. CPaGE course tuition and fees apply. Federal/state grants may not be available for this section. Refund schedules differ from state-supported sections. Please review CPaGE refund policies before enrolling in this course found here: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/register/drops-refunds

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9365 | Units: 3 | Fee: $1125

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Michael Schiraldi

Location

Online

Description

Platform: PC - Note: This course may be taken concurrently with PLS 300 and 320. This class is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office as it is used in law practice, and hands-on experience with essential litigation and practice management software applications. In addition to MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access, students will learn how to: use Legal Solutions Plus to construct case files that utilize California Judicial Council forms; assemble documents and create templates with HotDocs; use CaseMap to organize and explore the parties, documents and issues of a case; and analyze case facts using TimeMap. Students will also learn the strategies of effective Internet-based legal research and become familiar with LexisNexis (non-subscribers will be provided with limited access). Class size limited to 24 students.

Notes

Course Fee: $1125. This class will meet online. To access the class, visit https://canvas.sfsu.edu to log in after registration and payment using your SF State ID and password. Students are required to have their Zoom cameras on during synchronous live course activities and should prepare for online classes as if they were going to in-person classes. University and faculty communications are sent to a student's SFSU email. Once you have enrolled, please check it regularly so that you do not miss important information. This link has more info if you have not set it up: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/about/email-accounts. This section is offered through CPaGE. CPaGE course tuition and fees apply. Federal/state grants may not be available for this section. Refund schedules differ from state-supported sections. Please review CPaGE refund policies before enrolling in this course found here: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/register/drops-refunds

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9350 | Units: 3 | Fee: $1125

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Louis Wu

Location

Online

Description

Prerequisites: PLS 300 and PLS 320. Introduction to patent law and related intellectual property (IP) matters. The role of paralegals in patent acquisition; enforcement and licensing of patents and other related forms of IP rights; and trade secret protection. Particular attention is paid to U.S. patent filing and prosecution procedures in the context of technology development, portfolio management, and commercial transactions.

Notes

Course Fee: $1125. This class will meet online. To access the class, visit https://canvas.sfsu.edu to log in after registration and payment using your SF State ID and password. Students are required to have their Zoom cameras on during synchronous live course activities and should prepare for online classes as if they were going to in-person classes. University and faculty communications are sent to a student's SFSU email. Once you have enrolled, please check it regularly so that you do not miss important information. This link has more info if you have not set it up: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/about/email-accounts. This section is offered through CPaGE. CPaGE course tuition and fees apply. Federal/state grants may not be available for this section. Refund schedules differ from state-supported sections. Please review CPaGE refund policies before enrolling in this course: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/register/drops-refunds

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9381 | CEU: 1.8 | Fee: $475

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Athens Kolias

Location

Online

Description

The role of an effective project leader is a demanding one that requires a clear understanding of the key principles and best practices of project management standards. Based on A Guide to the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) the course objectives include (1) providing a foundational understanding of the project management profession, (2) introducing standards, principles, best practices, and vocabulary used by project managers, (3) facilitating an understanding of the project manager's unique roles and responsibilities, and (4) sharing in a diverse environment real-work experiences related to projects.

Notes

Course fee $475

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9325 | CEU: 1.8 | Fee: $475

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Nehash Jadhav

Location

Online

Description

Compared with project work done in the past, all projects today are risky. Projects are more time constrained, they pose greater technical challenges and they rarely have adequate resources. Techniques to deal with project risk exist, and when you apply them, they will help you recognize and manage potential problems. The course will focus on practical methods for completing difficult projects. Throughout the course, examples will show how to apply these ideas to your projects.

Notes

Course fee $475

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9322 | CEU: 1.8 | Fee: $475

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Catherine Pinkas

Location

Online

Description

Effective project managers must possess strong skills in organizational planning, leadership, team building, communication, performance coaching and feedback management. In this course students will learn how to use human resources to achieve project goals; the process of human resources planning, facilitating team building among acquired project teams, skills for developing project teams, and managing them. Students will also develop the skills needed to establish clear project roles and responsibilities, institute rules of engagement, and exercise influence within the existing power structure using appropriate leadership styles and coaching. Course Objectives - Understand and apply the key elements of project resource management; - Value the importance of Interpersonal skills, leadership skills, Emotional Intelligence and conflict resolution approaches to manage team resources (individuals with assigned project roles and responsibilities); - Know the main theories related to project resource management.

Notes

Course fee $475

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9321 | CEU: 1.8 | Fee: $475

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Sutanu Ghosh

Location

Online

Description

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of Time Management (Scheduling), gleaned from the Program Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK), Agile project management, and common practices in the industry. Many project/program managers attempt to self-educate on scheduling and, for years, remain beginners - unable to implement the inputs and outputs of a schedule, resulting in poor predictability. This tool-agnostic course is geared toward hands-on project managers, PMO leads, and middle management, who crave early warnings and predictable outcomes of a project.

Notes

Course fee $475

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9324 | CEU: 1.8 | Fee: $475

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Athens Kolias

Location

Online

Description

This course addresses each of the core competencies required for effective project communication management. The project management body of knowledge identifies this project communications management as a critical process for overall project success, which employs the timely and appropriate generation, collection, distribution, storage, retrieval, and ultimate disposition of project information. It is the project communications management process that provides the critical link between people and the information being generated. What's more, effective project managers are also leaders that deeply understand the process of communication and the importance of authentic communication as a tool for team support, coaching, and team building. Required Text: Communications Skills for Project Managers, Michael Campbell, PMP; Once you register and pay for your course, you may go to ilearn.sfsu.edu, and log in using your SF State ID and Password. It takes up to 24 hours to process you into the system.

Notes

Course fee $475

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.

Class Number: 9323 | CEU: 1.8 | Fee: $475

Spring 2025 registration will begin on Monday, January 06, 2025

Instructor

Catherine Pinkas

Location

Online

Description

Prerequisites: Project Planning and Management Overview, OR, experience with Microsoft Project, and faculty permission. This course examines what is required to develop a good project estimate. Students will gain insight into best practices in estimating schedules, costs, and resource requirements. Using this data, a number of techniques have been developed that help measure project status and have proven highly successful in assisting project managers to better measure where their projects stand. Participants will examine various ways managers can make changes to ongoing projects that improve performance without being disruptive. We will explore how managers use various techniques aimed at early problem identification, predicting its impact, and how to take corrective actions to ensure the success of your project.

Notes

Course fee $475

Learning Mode

Online synchronous
Class meets entirely online at scheduled days/times.