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CCOG for LAT 237B Spring 2024

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Course Number:
LAT 237B
Course Title:
Landscape Problem Solving-Winter
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
5
Lecture/Lab Hours:
10
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Provides a real-world study of landscape sites in the winter. Presents landscape design challenges and analysis of potential solutions. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Identify problems in the specific landscape site in the winter.
  • Develop multiple solutions to landscape site problems.
  • Critically analyze and assess landscape solutions based on a given set of criteria.

Course Activities and Design

Real world landscape assessments and case studies

Small and large group discussion

Videos and/or lecture

Written analysis of selected site assessments

Outcome Assessment Strategies

  • Participation in site visits, analysis, and problem solving through small and large group discussion
  • Written analysis of selected site assessments

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Analyze problems and solutions for landscapes based on budget, topography, client preference, feasibility, and pertinent site features.