Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	12/08/2021
Top Code	010910 - Landscape Design and Maintenance
Units	2 Total Units
Hours	36 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 36)
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),  Pass/No Pass (B)

Course Description

Design and preparation of landscape planting plans. Emphasis on ecological and aesthetic considerations. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Demonstrate correct use of plants by preparing landscape planting plans.
2. Differentiate and select plants as design materials.

Course Objectives

• 1. Realize the importance of growth habits and eventual sizes of plant choices made.
• 2. Assess a property and analyze various site considerations.
• 3. Discuss the various uses for plants relating to desired effects, site considerations, and different design styles.
• 4. Prepare a landscape planting plan.
• 5. Discuss and defend their work through the critique process.

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Lecture Content

Trees, shrubs, ground covers, annuals, and their specific attributes and proven uses Climate, soil requirements, exposure, site requirements  Plants creating different effects; tropical, desert, woodland How plants look/work together; texture, form, color, continuity, contrast, drama, balance, terracing with plants Design functional considerations; Formal, informal effects, future maintenance considerations, plant utility; problem solving with plants Planting Plans; methods; Sources, plant lists, labeling, material cost, size specifications

Method(s) of Instruction

• Lecture (02)

Instructional Techniques

Small group teaching, demonstrations in class, problem-based learning, lectures

Reading Assignments

2 hours of assigned reading

Writing Assignments

Formative assessments such as targeted questioning the students, using exit slips, graphic organizers, visual representations, turning in papers for early feedback, self-and peer-assessment Summative Assessments such as quizzes and exams

Out-of-class Assignments

3-5 hours of project assignments

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Skill demonstrations, problem solving exercises, essays, etc.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Tests, projects, essay

Eligible Disciplines

Agricultural business and related services (inspection, pest control, food ...: Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

Other Resources

1. Instructor handouts