2024 Summer
WI 0017 Intensive: California Wines
California holds a prominent place on the international wine stage and has many interpretations of classic varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and a California original, Zinfandel. Through tasting California-produced wines and class discussions, you will:
  • Dive into the history and traditions of California wines to gain a solid understanding of the evolution of California wines. This is an imperative knowledge base for anyone seeking employment in the wine industry as they begin to sell, produce, or market wine in California.
  • Gain knowledge of California grapes
  • Develop an understanding of viti/viniculture practices, including the science, study, and production of grapes, as well as wine styles.
  • Get a glimpse into the future of California wines.
Course Date(s)
June 8 - June 29
MM 0018 Marketing Communications
You have a blossoming business or a concept for a new enterprise with a strong marketing plan. Before you can draft the creative brief, implement the plan, or produce content, you will need to understand the basics of communication. In this course, students will be introduced to communications strategies to establish a consistent brand voice within the many elements of marketing with an emphasis on public relations.
Course Date(s)

Register
Instructors
Yadira Galindo
WI 0038 Intensive: Organic and Biodynamic Wines
This intensive course is designed to provide you with the basics of organic, biodynamic, natural and sustainable winemaking. At the end of the course you will have a stronger knowledge of the benefits that these winemaking styles can bring to the producer, the consumer and the environment and also of the position of these wines in the current market.
Course Date(s)

Register
Instructors
Stefano Butto
2024 Spring
MP 0207 Event Design and Production
This course is an introductory but comprehensive overview of the conceptual and creative applications of design as they apply to modern experiential meetings and special events. Content covered in this course will include theme selection, color and its application to the overall design process, decor, specialty lighting and special effects. It will provide basic instruction in the application of design technology and the parameters that govern both available space and budget. This is a project-oriented course that focuses on the vital components of event design and production that are the most challenging but most rewarding.
Course Date(s)
March 26 - March 28
Register
Instructors
Anthony Bollotta
ENGR 0034 Introduction to Construction Estimating

After completing this course, students will understand the different types of estimates and how to organize an estimating document. Levels of estimates, quantity take-off techniques, materials pricing methods, and labor productivity rates will be addressed. Students will learn how to determine profit and overhead mark-up and how to determine construction costs.

Format: Online

Course Date(s)

OL 0140 Unix OS Fundamentals
Unix is one of the most widely used operating systems in the world. It has gained success in personal use markets, such as desktop PCs (with Unix-based operating systems like Linux and Mac OS X), and in smartphones with the Android operating system. Used by individuals, companies, and organizations for a variety of applications, commercial Unix systems include Oracle Solaris, IBM AIX, and HP-UX. Learn to the basics of Unix, a brief history of Unix and the various brands of Unix and Linux; the various implementations of Unix, either in a network or single workstation environment; Unix's basic user interfaces, from command line to the X Window System; and some fundamental Unix commands, such as logging in or out of a Unix system and performing basic Unix file operations.

Target Audience
Individuals and companies who want to get a thorough grounding in Unix principles and operation.

Sample of Modules include:
Course Date(s)

Register
2023 Fall
CM 0012 Sourcing and Cost/Price Analysis
The emphasis of this course is on how to maximize the use of adequate price competition in the source selection process. It includes how to remove barriers to competition and find qualified, responsible sources, at a fair and reasonable price. In the absence of competition, other price analysis methods and techniques are used to develop contract price objectives and provide a basis for negotiation. Instruction covers the application of cost analysis techniques, when it is performed, and how to analyze specific elements of a suppliers cost. Cost elements include direct material, direct labor, other direct costs, indirect costs, and profit or fee. Using case studies, students will learn about the tools and techniques involved in cost/price analysis.
Course Date(s)
August 17 - September 21
Register
2018 Summer
ED 0997.54 Principles of Engineering
SDSU: A course that teaches problem-solving skills using a design development process. Models of product solutions are created, analyzed and communicated using solid modeling computer design software.
Course Date(s)
June 17 - June 29
Register
RUSSN 0200B Intermediate Russian II
Continuation of Russian 200A
Course Date(s)

Register
PERS 0302 Advanced Persian II
Writing complex literary and expository texts. Reading modern and classical texts to include complicated media. Producing, understanding debates and speeches.
Course Date(s)

Register

Pages