Course Information
Description
Introduction to the planning, installation and maintenance process of living and non-living landscape materials and turf. Includes cost estimating.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Describe the fundamentals of sustainable landscapes
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Develop strategies for sustainable landscape design
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Evaluate hardscape materials and interpret installation specifications and processes
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Evaluate landscape plants to determine maintenance procedures for sustainable plant fertilization, irrigation, pruning, and waste procedures
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Conduct a site inventory and analysis
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Relate landscape design and management to the ecosystem
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Interpret a landscape plan
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Calculate the time and materials for a landscape project
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Implement sustainable landscape practices in the field
This Outline is under development.