HORT A286: Landscape Design Elements
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 12/08/2021 |
| Top Code | 010910 - Landscape Design and Maintenance |
| Units | 1.5 Total Units |
| Hours | 27 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 27) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S),
|
Course Description
Design of basic garden elements (i.e. walls, arbors, pools, steps, fences). Reviews construction materials and their inherent qualities. Preparation of construction drawings. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Describe and differentiate basic construction materials.
- Draft garden elements with accepted construction drawing techniques.
Course Objectives
- 1. Discuss the many different non-living materials used in Landscape Design
- 2. Assess the differences in cost, labor, and installation requirements of various Design Elements
- 3. Communicate the design elements visually with accepted scaled drawing techniques
- 4. Discuss the accepted construction processes and relationships between various trades during a project
- 5. Realize the designers role in the awareness of various code requirements
Lecture Content
Concrete: walls, walks, steps, pools, textures, coloring, scoring, inlay, treatmentsWood: fencing, decks, arbors, walls, patio covers, gazebos, (hardware and its appropriate applications) Masonry: walls, paving, fire pits, BBQ, steps, stone, brick, tile, fabricated masonry products. Water: Swimming pools, spas, water features, fountains, (plumbing, electrical, and drainage) Exterior lighting (120, and Low voltage) Code requirements: appropriate building codes, association requirements Working drawings: preparation of scaled accurate drawings of various elements
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
Instructional Techniques
Homework assignments and lab competency of trade techniques. Lectures illustrated with slides, demonstrations by the instructor, and interaction between students and instructor during lab sessions, office hours, and by current learning management system.
Reading Assignments
Students will read about 2 hours per week from the assigned textbook.
Writing Assignments
Midterm Exam Final Exam Short Quizzes
Out-of-class Assignments
Students will have approximately 3 hours per week outside of class on assignments; all other assignments are completed in the lab.
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
A. Quizzes, B. exams C. short answers D. Projects
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Essay assignments Report preparation, Projects
Eligible Disciplines
Construction technology: Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
Other Resources
1. Instructor handouts