LA 104

LANDSCAPE GRAPHICS AND PLANTING DESIGN

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Introduces presentation graphics and drafting for landscape design, including a step-by-step study of creating concept plans and drafting landscape construction drawings. Emphasizes methods for proper use of plant materials and planting design theory. [D; CSU]

LA 200

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER-AIDED LANDSCAPE DESIGN

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Recommended Preparation: LNT 120 and LNT 128, or equivalent.

Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Provides instruction in the use of computer-aided design as applied to the landscape architecture field. Focuses on the creation of landscape, sprinkler, and three-dimensional plans using the software AutoCAD. Includes instruction on drawing and editing commands, file management, and printing options. [D; CSU]

LA 201

ADVANCED COMPUTER-AIDED LANDSCAPE DESIGN

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Prerequisite: LA 200 or equivalent.

Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Continued instruction in the use of the software AutoCAD and "LandCAD." Creation of complete landscape and sprinkler plans including plan and 3D views, site details, contour maps, plant database manipulation, and completing cost estimates from completed plans. [D; CSU]

LA 299

INDEPENDENT STUDY

1-3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Limitation on Enrollment: Eligibility for independent study.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Individual study or research in some area of landscape architecture of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU]