CCOG for LAT 115A Spring 2024
- Course Number:
- LAT 115A
- Course Title:
- Tools and Equipment Seminar
- Credit Hours:
- 2
- Lecture Hours:
- 20
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Introduces common tools and equipment used in the landscape industry. Includes the benefits and limitations of these tools. Covers the potential impacts of design decisions on installation and maintenance of common landscapes. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
- Identify the most common tools and equipment in the landscape trade.
- Select landscape tools and equipment appropriate for specific tasks in the field.
- Describe the capabilities and the limitations of the most common tools and equipment.
Course Activities and Design
Individual assignments to be completed before coming to class. This may include watching videos or reading assignments to introduce new concepts.
Weekly lectures and demonstrations
Informal group discussions
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Student learning will be assessed by the following:
1) midterm and final exams
2) course project
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Selecting the right tools and equipment for the task at hand.
Construction tools and equipment
Maintenance tools and equipment
Impact of design decisions on landscape construction and maintenance