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About ALE 3400 A

Focuses on constructing and detailing the primary landforms and hardscape components utilized in the landscape design industry. These components include landforms, grading, drainage systems, patios, paths, ramps, bike paths, staircases, retention walls, permeable parking lots, and green infrastructure such as wetlands, bioswales, green roofs, rain barrels, and living walls. Students will use standard tools and REVIT for different fields and computer lab exercises. Prerequisites: ALE 2371 or CDAE 1010; minimum Sophomore standing; or Instructor permission. Pre/Co-requisites: ALE 2371, CDAE 1010.

Notes

Prereqs enforced by the system: ALE 2371 or CDAE 1010; Open to Degree and PACE students

Section Description

Focuses on the construction and detailing of the primary landforms and hardscape components used in the landscape design industry. These components include landforms, grading, drainage systems, patios, paths, ramps, bike paths, staircases, retention walls, permeable parking lots, and green infrastructure such as wetlands, bioswales, green roofs, rain barrels, and living walls. Students will use standard tools and AUTOCAD for different fields and computer lab exercises. 

Evaluation

Exercises 20% Midterm project 25% Final project 45% Participation 10%

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