Futures: iOS Programming II
CSE-90029
This hands-on course is aimed at experienced iOS programmers who want to take their app development skills to the next level using Swift programming. Topics include database access, animation and location-based services. In addition, high school students will explore hardware capabilities in greater depth, learning to use the accelerometer, camera and GPS to their full potential.
This course is part of the iOS Programming for High Schoolers program.
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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- No refunds after: 7/13/2026
- Early enrollment advised
- No UCSD parking permit required
- No visitors permitted
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Instructor:
Laura Ruival, B.A. in Communication
Software Engineer, Computer Science Instructor, Coding and Robotics Instructor
Laura Ruival is a software engineer with 15 years of full-time software development experience. She has worked for various companies around San Diego including a dot-com startup, an eLearning company, a casino, and a Fortune 500 fintech firm.
After taking a break from the corporate world to have children, Laura began teaching Coding and Robotics for Alpine Education Foundation, a non-profit organization that brings STEAM subjects to elementary schools in Alpine Union School District. In 2019 she also began teaching computer science courses for high school students with the Futures program at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. She also teaches coding camps for Sally Ride Science Academy. Laura is eager to pass on her knowledge and experience in the software industry and make coding accessible to every child.
In her spare time she enjoys playing Pickleball, yoga, hiking, camping and spending time with her husband and two children.
