12/27/2024 8:04:19 AM	ADED 742.2 Course Outline as of Summer 2025	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ADED 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		16 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	0	Lab Scheduled	2.50		4 min.	Lab Scheduled	40.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	2.50			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:  ADLTED 742.2

Catalog Description:

In this course, students will be introduced to 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:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

In this course, students will be introduced to 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:
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:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should 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. Function and Beauty of Hardscaping

    A. Provide definition

    B. Direct views and traffic

    C. Provide shelters

    D. Provide ambience and ease of access

II. Landscape Design Plans

    A. Read and interpret symbols

    B. Read and interpret 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. Project(s) featuring non-plant hardscaping features (1-5)

2. Worksheets reading and interpreting landscape design plans (4-8)

3. Group presentation

4. Final portfolio

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 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 55 - 100%
Group presentation; Poster or digital media project(s); Design interpretation worksheet; Portfolio
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 0 - 45%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor and department prepared materials

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