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Apr 20, 2024
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Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HORT 151 Survey of Sustainable Landscapes I1 credit
This course focuses on the following sustainable landscape practices and principles: conventional versus organic landscaping, management of healthy soils, landscaping for habitat assessment and restoration, and stormwater management (rain gardens, bioswales, and catchment systems).
Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Explain major differences between conventional landscape practices and organic management methods
- Describe typical Pacific Northwest soil types and problems common to these soils
- Apply knowledge of organic matter as a means to promote healthy soil and manage soil fertility issues
- Demonstrate sustainable landscape techniques for habitat assessment and restoration
- Explain and describe sustainable methods used to manage stormwater, including raingardens, bioswales and catchment systems
Total Hours: 15 Lecture Hours: 5 Lab or Clinical Hours: 10
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