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CCOG for LAT 280C Spring 2024

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Course Number:
LAT 280C
Course Title:
Cooperative Work Experience- Landscape Design
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Actual landscape design work experience for approved clients utilizing a required set of learning outcomes. Department permission required.

Intended Outcomes for the course

  • The purpose of this cooperative work experience is the development of a knowledge base of everyday "on the job" requirements for a Landscape Designer.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Successful completion of:

  • Signed Contract (Samples available)
  • Client analysis
  • Site analysis
  • Preliminary design x 2
  • Final design x 2
  • Time log / Journal
  • Portfolio, to include a current resume along with a business card reflecting your personalized logo

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  • To utilize skills and concepts learned in the classroom.
  • Enhance oral communication, interview and presentation skills. 
  • Develop appropriate work ethic.
  • Improve interactions with clients and management.
  • Meet job timelines and schedules. 
  • Document time and materials required for job performance. 
  • Evaluate business practice and ethics.