SRJC Course Outlines

3/29/2024 3:53:56 AMHORT 196 Course Outline as of Fall 2020

New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  HORT 196Title:  CAD:ADV LANDSCAPE DESIGN  
Full Title:  CAD: Advanced Landscape Design
Last Reviewed:4/27/2020

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled2.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled35.00
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled3.006 min.Lab Scheduled52.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total5.00 Contact Total87.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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Intermediate to advanced application of Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software towards production of professional quality landscape site plans for residential and small commercial sites. Particular attention is given to drafting construction documents such as planting plans and legends, irrigation plans, lighting plans, and construction detail drawings. This course builds upon skills learned in HORT 195.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of HORT 195


Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of APTECH 46 and eligibility for CS 5 or proficiency in basic productivity software including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Intermediate to advanced application of Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software towards production of professional quality landscape site plans for residential and small commercial sites. Particular attention is given to drafting construction documents such as planting plans and legends, irrigation plans, lighting plans, and construction detail drawings. This course builds upon skills learned in HORT 195.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of HORT 195
Recommended:Course Completion of APTECH 46 and eligibility for CS 5 or proficiency in basic productivity software including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

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:
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1. Demonstrate aptitude in application of CAD software through creation of a landscape plan package of construction drawings.
2. Critique CAD drawings done by other students and professionals based on graphic conventions and knowledge of principles of landscape drafting and design.
 
 

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Students will be able to:
1. Develop a professional landscape plan package from initial base map, to schematic design, to construction
    documentation drawings.
2. Organize files for a CAD project including external references, project documentation, and portable document
    format (PDF) plan drawings.
3. Create illustrative graphics to convey design projects including sections, section elevations, and perspective
    drawings.
4. Create a Color-dependent plot style (.CTB).
5. Design and draft custom detail drawings for landscape features such as fences, retaining walls, and planters.
6. Create custom annotation styles for labels and leader lines in a CAD drawing.
7. Develop material quantity take-offs from a landscape CAD drawing.

Topics and Scope
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I. Review of Landscape Plan Drawing Types and Process
    A. Site inventory and analysis
    B. Base map preparation
    C. Schematic design
    D. Construction documentation
    E. Illustrative drawings and supplemental documentation
II. Review of Landscape Project File Organization
    A. Folder structure organization
    B. External References (XREFs)
    C. PDF drawings
    D. Project documentation
         1. Contract
         2. Site photos
         3. Client information
         4. Other project docs
III. CAD Drawing Customization
    A. Drafting options
    B. User Coordinate System (UCS)
    C. Plot style creation and CTB files
    D. Page setup options
    E. Annotation styles
IV. Custom Details for Landscape Design
    A. Material types
         1. Unit types
         2. Cost
         3. Sustainability
         4. Mechanics
         5. Graph paper as a tool for detail design
    B. Fasteners
    C. Types
         1. Fences
         2. Walls
         3. Planters
         4. Other
    D. Engineering: structural properties and considerations for various materials
V. Creating a Landscape Plan Package
    A. Workflow
    B. External references (XREFs) management
    C. Redlines and revisions
    D. Client communication and deliverables
VI. Material Take Offs and Project Estimation
    A. Methods for estimating quantities
         1. Hand count
         2. CAD commands
    B. Plants, irrigation, and hardscape
    C. Creating a summary sheet in Excel
 
All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course

Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments:
1. Quizzes (2 - 14), and exam(s) (1 - 2)
2. Weekly reading and homework: 5-10 pages per week
 
Lab-Related Assignments and Projects:
1. Lab exercises (2 - 6) related to advanced CAD commands, project organization, development of illustrative
    drawings, critique of student and professional CAD drawings, creation of material take-offs, and drawing
    setup.
 
Both Lecture- and Lab-Related assignments:
1. Lab project(s) (1 - 3)
2. Final project and Presentation
3. Field trips may be required (0 - 4)

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
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 20%
Lab exercises, homework
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
60 - 80%
Lab project(s), Final Project and Presentation
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
10 - 20%
Quizzes and exam(s)
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 10%
Participation and attendance, including field trips


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Periodicals and professional journals.
Instructor prepared materials.

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