HORT 147 Landscape Planning and Design
Using plants and landscapes, students solve biological, economic, environmental and cultural problems through projects with real property lines and clients. This practical approach introduces the principles, elements and techniques involved with the design process and gives students the experience needed to read, bid and consult on landscape plans for residential, commercial and public properties.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
HORT 147Landscape Planning and Design
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
Using plants and landscapes, students solve biological, economic, environmental and cultural problems through projects with real property lines and clients. This practical approach introduces the principles, elements and techniques involved with the design process and gives students the experience needed to read, bid and consult on landscape plans for residential, commercial and public properties.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Read and draw landscape plans by hand
- Explain the importance of planning in the landscape industry.
- Produce hand graphic plans using symbols and textures common to profession.
- Identify business opportunities and management practices common to design.
- Describe the principles and elements of good design.
- Articulate reasons for aesthetic beauty or lack thereof using design principles/language.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Graphic Handbook
Produce residential plan
Produce public plan
Produce commercial plan
VI. Delivery Methodologies