HORT 161 Survey of Sustainable Landscapes II

1 credit

This course focuses on sustainable commercial and residential landscape assessment and design, including ecological and economic concerns, low impact development, pollution mitigation, efficient water use, wildlife attraction, urban forest preservation, and solutions for problem areas.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate techniques for assessing sustainability of existing commercial and residential landscapes
Explain steps necessary to design sustainable landscapes that utilize efficient water management best practices
Explain and describe elements of low impact development as applicable to landscapes, including urban forest preservation and wildlife attraction
Describe sustainable design solutions for problem situations including soil compaction, drainage and slope issues, and existing pollution problems

Total Hours: 15 Lecture Hours: 5 Lab or Clinical Hours: 10