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2020-2021 Catalog Archived

HRT 253 - Landscape Installation


Class: 3 Lab: 3 Credits: 4
This course is a study of the installation of landscapes, including reading plans, planting, and construction of necessary structures. Instruction in various styles of landscape features and the development of cost estimates and bids are included.

Prerequisite(s): Take RDG 032  with a minimum grade of “C”.
Course Topics:
  • Commercial methods and materials for installing paver systems, retaining walls and water features.
  • Installation and components of landscape lighting.
  • Commercial bidding and pricing.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
None
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Analyze and demonstrate the landscape construction process. 
  2. Illustrate methods used to install hardscapes and low voltage lighting into a landscape project. 
  3. Examine site preparation techniques in regards to grading, drainage and erosion protection.
  4. Formulate an estimate and or bid for a landscape construction project. 

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021