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Landscape Design (Major Code: 59516)

Student Learning Outcomes
Cuyamaca College – Ornamental Horticulture
Associate Degree or Certificate in Landscape Design

Courses in this major will provide students with a systematic, process oriented approach to landscape design for residential landscapes.  Coursework is designed for entry level skills, upgrading of existing skills and for transfer to a four-year degree program.  The curriculum is designed to investigate the current trends in landscape design with the technologies used in the construction of the projects.  Graduates are employed by landscape architects, landscape contractors, public agencies or may be self-employed.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Prepare conceptual landscape plans for residential clients.  (OH 172, 173, 175)
  2. Measure a site then draft a site plan using hand drafting and computer aided drafting.

(OH 172, 173, 175, 200, 201)

  1. Analyze project sites for assets and constraints.  (OH 172, 173, 175)
  2. Create an aesthetically pleasing, sustainable, and feasible landscape design.  (OH 172, 173, 175, 102)
  3. Produce graphically pleasing landscape concept plans, elevations, and sections using both hand drafting and computer aided drafting techniques. (OH 172, 173, 175, 200, 201)
  4. Analyze site topography (including relief, slope, and aspect) as required to prepare fine grading plans.   
    (OH 173, 175, 200)
  5. Identify and describe the palate of materials used in landscape construction.  (OH 220, 221)
  6. Identify at least 250 trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials used in Southern California landscaping.  (OH 170, 180)
  7. Demonstrate the ability to locate plants appropriately on a planting plan.
    (OH 170, 180, 102, 200, 201)
  8. Apply water conserving and sustainable landscape ideas to designs. (OH 102, 235)
  9. Quantify the irrigation needs of the specified plants and prepare effective irrigation plans. (OH 170, 180, 235, 238)
  10. Identify and explain business practices and legal considerations associated with a developing a landscape business.   (OH 173, 278)
  11. Gain practical experience working in the landscape industry.  (OH 290)

Course Requirements ~ Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement:

Course Title Units
OH 102 Xeriscape - Water Conservation in the Landscape 2
OH 170 Plant Materials: Plants and Shrubs 3
OH 172 Introduction to Landscape Design 3
OH 173 Intermediate Landscape Design 3
OH 175 Advanced Landscape Design 3
OH 180 Plant Materials: Annuals and Perennials 3
OH 200 Introduction to Computer Aided Landscape Design 3
OH 201 Advanced Computer Aided Landscape Design 3
OH 220 Landscape Construction - Concrete and Masonry 3
OH 235 Principles of Landscape Irrigation 4
OH 278 Business Management for Ornamental Horticulture 3
OH 290* Cooperative Work Experience Education 3

Total Units Required for Certificate: 36

Plus General Education Requirements for Associate in Science Degree

*Student must complete 6 units within the major at Cuyamaca College to be eligible for this course.
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