AGH 155 - Landscape Design II

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

Course will include design of residential, commercial, public areas and annual and perennial flower beds. Use of landscape construction materials in design and materials and labor estimates will be developed.
Prerequisite: AGH 154, AGH 159, AGH 123.
Corequisite: AGH 120
Competencies

Design an annual flower bed for a public or commercial property
Explain the difference between by symmetrical and asymmetrical flower bed design
Discriminate between a flower bed and a flower border
Calculate correct planting spaces for annuals in a flower bed
Utilize mathematics to determine planting area
Select charts and tables to determine planting distances
Describe the design principles utilized in developing a perennial bed
Develop a two-point perspective sketch of a house with suggested plants
1. Sketch shrubs and trees
2. Draw the front and side of a house
3. Select plants of appropriate size, shape, and texture in the landscape
Classify various uses of plants in the landscape for energy conservation
Explain the key features used in xeriscaping
Design a landscape design for a residential or commercial site, including plant material and construction features with a plant material list and estimate of cost
Identify the different types of park systems
Describe the principles of golf course layout and design
Discuss the landscape decisions to be considered in commercial and multi-dwelling properties
Explain different parking systems for commercial and public parking
Select the number of parking places required for different usage
Describe principles of golf course layout and design
Determine grades and slopes
Classify parks - departments and their uses