4/25/2024 10:35:47 AM	ADLTED 742.2 Course Outline as of Fall 2018	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ADLTED 742.2	Title:  HARDSCAPE 2: NON PLANT
Full Title:  Hardscaping 2: Non-Plant Features
Last Reviewed:3/14/2022

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	0	Lecture Scheduled	0		8 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	0	Lab Scheduled	5.00		4 min.	Lab Scheduled	40.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	40.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 40.00

Title 5 Category:  Non-Credit
Grading:  Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:  27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

This course is an introduction to the different types of hardscaping non-plant features such as walls, pathways, fences, seating, decks, and pergolas and gazebos. Students will also learn to read and interpret a landscape design plan.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of ADLTED 744

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course is an introduction to the different types of hardscaping non-plant features such as walls, pathways, fences, seating, decks, and pergolas and gazebos. Students will also learn to read and interpret a landscape design plan.

(Non-Credit Course)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of ADLTED 744
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Identify different types of hardscaping features and their functions in a landscape design.

2.  Describe the types of materials necessary to safely complete hardscaping projects.

 

Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Explain a range of hardscaping features including the types of materials needed

    for specific projects.

2. Read and interpret landscape design plans.

Topics and Scope

I. Hardscaping Essentials--Function and Beauty

    A. Providing definition

    B. Directing views and traffic

    C. Providing shelters

    D. Ambience and ease of access

 

II. Landscape Design Plans

    A. Reading and interpreting symbols

    B. Reading and interpreting materials lists

 

III. Patios and Decks

    A. Materials

    B. Designs

    C. Safety concerns and lighting

 

IV. Driveways, Pathways, and Walls

    A. Materials

    B. Designs

    C. Safety concerns and lighting

    D. City/County ordinances, permits, and/or homeowners' association guidelines

 

V. Seating

    A. Materials

    B. Designs

    C. Degree of permanence

 

VI. Fences

    A. Materials

    B. Designs

    C. Safety concerns

    D. City/County ordinances, permits, and/or homeowners' association guidelines

 

VII. Gazebos and Pergolas

    A. Materials

    B. Designs

    C. Safety concerns

    D. City/County ordinances, permits, and/or homeowners' association guidelines

Assignments:

1. Create a poster or digital media project featuring at least five (5) non-plant hardscaping

    features

2. Weekly worksheets reading and interpreting landscape design plans (4 to 8)

3. Group presentation of a deck or fence project detailing designs and materials

4. Final portfolio of 10 to 12 designs with pictures and captions

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 20 - 30%
Design interpretation worksheets
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 30 - 40%
Group presentation; poster or digital media project
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 30 - 50%
Active attendance and participation; final portfolio

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials

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