Media Contact: Derry Connolly, (858) 451-7693 

UC SAN DIEGO INTRODUCES 'BOOKEND DELIVERY' OF CDMA COURSES

Curriculum Combines In-Class with On-Line Learning

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - Engineering professionals throughout the world, looking for an alternative way to learn Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology, are finding a convenient study format in the University of California, San Diego Extension's new Global Program in CDMA Engineering. Described as "bookend delivery" because of its structure, the program offers traditional in-class courses at the beginning and end of the curriculum and a centerpiece of required courses available exclusively via the Internet.

"The three-phase program is designed to meet the needs of working engineers and technologists who travel or live outside of the San Diego area and cannot attend weekly classes," said Derry Connolly, UCSD Extension director of Engineering and Science.

Phase I begins March 26, 2001 with a five-day series of intensive seminars conducted at UCSD Extension in San Diego. "These are prep classes for the on-line courses and an opportunity for the students to meet and get to know each other," Connolly said.

Phase II starts in early April offering the four required on-line courses. The classes reside on the Web allowing enrolled participants access to them at any time and from anywhere in the world. Students have up to 10 weeks to complete each course and the homework assignments.

Completion of Phase Two courses earns students the UCSD Extension Specialized Certificate in CDMA Engineering, a validation of their commitment to professional growth.

The two elective courses in Phase III are recommended because their content rounds out the CDMA learning experience. "Network Planning Using CDMA Planner" and "CDMA Internetworking," are each 3-days long, and scheduled just before and just after a weekend to minimize students' time away from work.

The Phase One courses cost a total of $995, which includes all course materials and daily lunch. The fee for Phase Two, the four required on-line courses, is $1,795 and includes the certificate candidacy fee. In Phase Three, "Network Planning" costs $895 and "CDMA Internetworking" is $795.

A brochure and program application is available from Suzie Baranowski at (858) 451-7696. A description and on-line application is also available on the Web at http://sees.ucsd.edu/GlobalCDMA.html. A sample UCSD Extension on-line course can be accessed at no cost by logging on to:
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