Introduction to Irrigation Practices

BIOLGY X 499.97

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

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Spring
Summer
Live Online
Hybrid
Starting at $697.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Understand basic hydraulic concepts
  • Analyze common water conservation statutes
  • Become familiar with commonly used irrigation equipment
  • Study and integrate irrigation design principles
  • Learn site assessment skills associated with irrigation design

About this course:

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

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Zsolt Felenyi
401855
Fee:
$697.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

 No required textbooks. Internet Access Required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Required Materilas: Compass; Engineer’s scale; Orbit Saturn Gear Drive 15-ft-25ft Gear Drive Rotor or comparable ; Adjustable or Fixed Spray Head; Rain Bird 1-in Plastic Electric Inline Irrigation Valve; Rain Bird 1800 Professional 8-ft-15ft Pop-Up Spray Head Sprinkle.
It is recommended to wait till after the first class meeting to purchase materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Apr 1, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 20, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 27, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jun 3, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jun 10, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Monday, Friday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Zsolt Felenyi
404014
Fee:
$697.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

No class meeting on 5/26/2025
No required textbooks. Internet Access Required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Required Materilas: Compass; Engineer’s scale; Orbit Saturn Gear Drive 15-ft-25ft Gear Drive Rotor or comparable ; Adjustable or Fixed Spray Head; Rain Bird 1-in Plastic Electric Inline Irrigation Valve; Rain Bird 1800 Professional 8-ft-15ft Pop-Up Spray Head Sprinkle.
It is recommended to wait until after the first class meeting to purchase materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Mar 31, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 7, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 14, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 21, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 28, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon May 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon May 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon May 19, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri May 30, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jun 2, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jun 9, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Summer 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Sunday, Tuesday
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Zsolt Felenyi
403221
Fee:
$697.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood , UCLA , Remote Classroom
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Field trip on Sunday, Aug. 10 located at the Court of Sciences on UCLA campus.
This hybrid section is made up of In Person and Live Online instruction.
International Students: This hybrid section is not considered in person for immigration purposes.
Elective course in Horticulture and Gardening Certificate.
No required textbooks. Internet Access Required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Compass, Engineer's scale, Orbit Saturn Gear Drive 15-ft-25ft Gear Drive Rotor or comparable,  Adjustable or Fixed Spray Head, Rain Bird 1-in Plastic Electric Inline Irrigation Valve, Rain Bird 1800 Professional 8-ft-15ft Pop-Up Spray Head Sprinkler
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jun 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Online
Tue Jul 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jul 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Online
Tue Jul 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jul 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sun Aug 10, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA
Lecture
Tue Aug 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Lecture
Tue Aug 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Lecture
Tue Aug 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Online
Tue Sep 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

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