Landscape Architecture Courses

LAA 3420 - Landscape Construction 1
5 credits, Lecture/studio
Prerequisite: LAA 2350

General
The first course in Landscape Construction is designed to integrate the theories and principles of landscape design with the technical skills needed for grading, drainage, water management, and road and pathway geometrics. Proper layout and dimensioning techniques, as well as surveying techniques and the proper use of survey equipment will be incorporated into the course content.

Objectives

To understand and apply skills in the siting and grading of structures and surfaces in the landscape. Also, to apply earthwork calculations and understand their role in design implementation.
To understand and apply the principles of drainage and site water management in relation to grading and other expressions of landscape design. Also, to develop related drainage structure details.
To understand and apply the principles of horizontal and vertical road alignment in landscape circulation.
To understand and apply techniques of layout and dimensioning as these relate to contract documents.
To develop knowledge of the principles and skills of surveying as it relates to Landscape Architecture.
To develop discipline, accuracy and graphic communication skills necessary for the production of contract document drawings.

Performance
It is expected that each student will be able to demonstrate qualitative growth for each of the objectives by the end of the course. Course grade will be based on problem solving skills as they relate to the achievement of the objectives.

Text
Timesave Standards for Landscape Architecture, Harris and Dines, Second Edition
Readings and selected handouts.

Computer Software
Drainworks/Roadworks", MFE Associates
Urban Hydrology for Small Watersheds," SCS Technical Release No. 55