ALE 3400 A (CRN: 14645)
Agr, Lndscp & Envir: Landscape Construction & Tech (A)
3 credit hours
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
The course 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.
Section Expectation
This course suits students of landscape design, environmental studies, and civil engineering with prior drafting experience (CAD, Revit, or SketchUp).
Evaluation
In situ (Classwork): 20%
Ex situ (Homework): 30%
Rough-in (Midterm construction drawings): 20%
Capstone (Final project and Laser-printed Model): 30%
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