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Introduction to Irrigation Practices

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BIOLGY X 499.97

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

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Typically Available
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Hybrid
Cost
Starting at $747.00

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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.

Summer 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Instructor:
Zsolt Felenyi
REG#
408248
Fee:
$747.00
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Remote Classroom
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Notes

Field trip tbd 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.

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
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 23, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Tue Jun 30, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 7, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 14, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Tue Jul 21, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 28, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Off-Site
Tue Aug 4, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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TBA-UCLA
Lecture
Tue Aug 11, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Aug 18, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Tue Aug 25, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Tue Sep 1, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

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