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2.00 Credits
The practical application of landscape construction practices to actual projects. Emphasis on field work which may include the design and construction of screens, fences, gates, benches, planter boxes, overheads, gazebos, decks, ponds or other specialized projects. Training on motorized equipment, such as tractors and backhoes used in landscape construction. Advisory: HORT 54A strongly recommended. Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. One hour lecture, three hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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3.00 Credits
Introductory survey of green industry management and business practices. Geared to people in such fields as landscape construction, nursery management, and landscape design, this course focuses on helping individuals successfully organize, manage, and/or market their agency or small business. The class utilizes both a theoretical and hands-on approach to the application of common business principles. Three hours lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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3.00 Credits
Employee management practices including the recruitment, motivation, and development of new employees. Also covered are effective customer service techniques, workplace diversity, the use of employee manuals, identifying and training new and potential managers, development of leadership skills, scheduling, and the role of the supervisor. Three hours lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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4.00 Credits
An introductory survey of the basic principles of design communication, landscape graphics, and design process. Graphic mediums and tools, graphic vocabulary, graphic skills, reprographic techniques, plan reading, and presentation skill development. The application of lines, symbols, and lettering to create typical landscape drawings. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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3.00 Credits
Principles of landscape design theory. Intermediate studies in and applications of graphic communication, creative problem solving, design theory, and presentation skills. Residential site analysis and landscape design case studies. Advisories: HORT 60A and/or drafting skills strongly recommended. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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3.00 Credits
Principles of irrigation design for ornamental landscapes. Includes history of irrigation, advanced site analysis, irrigation design theory, equipment selection and layout, controller scheduling, long-term maintenance, and water conservation issues. Process of producing irrigation plans, details, and specifications. Advisory: HORT 54C strongly recommended. Two and one-half hours lecture, one and one-half hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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3.00 Credits
The use of ornamental and native plant materials to express basic design principles in the landscape. Planting design theory as it applies to the aesthetic, cultural, ecological, and functional use of plant materials in the landscape. Graphics used for presenting planting designs. Special focus on the use of plants in garden designs. Advisories: HORT 60A & 60B, or equivalent strongly recommended; HORT 51A, 51B, & 51H strongly advised. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the use of computer applications in landscape design. Overview of software for computer aided design and drafting (CADD), landscape visualization, plant selection, irrigation design, estimating, and green industry management. Focus on development of basic command skills utilized in landscape design software applications. Vectorworks software is utilized in this course. Advisories: HORT 60A and a basic understanding of the operation of computers is strongly recommended. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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3.00 Credits
Principles of landscape design process. Application of residential site analysis, program development, and landscape design theory to one or more residential scale projects. Project planning and budgeting. Landscape designer, client, and green industry professional interactions. Advisories: HORT 60A & 60B. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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3.00 Credits
Advanced use of Vectorworks as a landscape design and drafting tool. Topics covered include structuring of drawings using layers, improving drawing skills using tool commands such as walls, doors, stippling, and review of shortcuts used to improve drawing efficiency. Also covered will be customizing tool bars, expanding plant database, and importing/exporting/printing drawings. Introduction to three-dimensional drawing using Vectorworks and related programs. Advisories: HORT 60A and 60E strongly advised; knowledge of computer operation strongly advised. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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