Landscape Design: HALT 1422-0100
Spring 2021 Class Syllabus
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Course Name &
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Landscape Design
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Semester & Year
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Spring 2021
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HALT 1422-0100
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Time Offered
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On-line, Asynchronous
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Class Location
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On-line
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Instructor
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David Castagno
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Office Phone #
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N/A
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Instructor’s Office
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NA
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N/A
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Email Address
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dcastagno@nctc.edu
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Office Hours
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TBD
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Course Catalog
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HALT 1422
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Landscape Design
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Description
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48 Lecture hours + 32 Laboratory hours
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A study of the principles and elements of landscape design. Topics include client interview, site analysis, plan view, scale, plant selection, basic drawing and drafting skills, and plan preparation.
Student Learning Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Outcomes Demonstrate procedures utilized in the development of a landscape plan.
Develop a landscape design.
Perform a site analysis, and incorporate the information into the final design. Apply basic graphics, design elements and principles, the design process, and
planting design.
Apply the principles of landscape horticulture to development of residential
landscapes and selection of ornamental plants for the landscape.
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Textbooks & Materials
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Designing the Landscape; 2nd Edition; Tony Bertauski, Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc.,
ISBN-10: 1-4786-3957-1 / ISBN-13: 978—4786-3957-2
Best of Texas Landscape Guide, Texas Nursery and Landscape Association., Order online: http://www.tnlaonline.org/services/best_of_texas.
REQUIRED TEXT
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Grading Policy &
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Assignment Point Values
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Procedures
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Deliverables
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Points
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Lecture Exams (3@100pts.)
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300 pts.
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Lab Project (7 deliverables)
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320 pts.
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Assignments (9@10pts ea. Lowest score dropped)
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80 pts.
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700 Possible Points
Grading Scale:
630-700 points - A
560-629 points - B
490-559 points - C
420-489 points - D
Fewer than 420 points – F
Withdrawal Date:
April 5, 2021
Course Evaluation Descriptions
Lecture Exams
The lecture tests will include all notes, Canvas board discussions, reading assignments, and videos. Lecture tests are not cumulative. Exam questions will be multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and/or essay.
Laboratory Projects and Assignments
The lab for this class will be very important for your understanding and experience in landscape design. We have many things to cover and several deliverables will need to be completed. Because the deliverables build on each other and timely feedback is so important, none will be accepted late. Submittal of deliverables will be required by midnight on Sunday. Your Discussion Board responses will be required by midnight on Wednesday on assignments submitted the previous Sunday. It is imperative that you allocate plenty of time to complete deliverables. Most of your assignments and tasks will take several hours to complete. You will have 9 Assignments worth 10 points each. The lowest grade will be dropped.
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Attendance Policy
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This is an on-line asynchronous class meaning that the class material will be available for you at the beginning of the week in Canvas. You may access the class material anytime during the week.
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In this class, you will create a landscape plan for a client. You will be responsible to attend 3 on-line video conferences with the client. Day and time to be determined.
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I will have a weekly office hour on-line. Your attendance is optional.
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Institutional Learning
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A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.
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Goals
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Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the
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lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.
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Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled
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occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length
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leading to certificates and associate degrees.
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Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development
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as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.
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Program Purpose
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NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality technical programs leading directly to
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Statement
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careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to
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two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees by offering a coherent
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sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare students for success in the
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workforce.
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Departmental
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The Agriculture Department provides freshmen and sophomore level courses in agriculture
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Purpose Statement
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disciplines which possess academically valid content and demonstrate instructional methods
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which foster high levels of learning for our students who may be transferring to senior
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universities or those who may choose to enter the work force.
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Statement of Skills
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NCTC seeks to implement its goal of offering a core of general education courses designed to
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and Knowledge
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help students achieve academic, career and lifelong goals. The chief focus of the General
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Expected of NCTC
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Education Core Courses at NCTC is to emphasize basic intellectual competencies and broad
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Graduates
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intellectual perspectives.
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Other Policies and
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Grade and Attendance Records:
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Pertinent Information
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All grades will be posted in CANVAS and can be
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accessed at any time during the semester.
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Missing Exams:
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If you are going to miss a lecture test, please notify your instructor prior to the exam.
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If a lecture test is missed with a valid excuse, a point penalty may still be assessed
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depending on the individual situation. A make-up test should be scheduled with 24
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hours. If a lecture test is missed without prior notification or a valid excuse, an
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automatic zero will be assigned.
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Disruptive Behavior:
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A student who engages in any behavior or language on-line that intentionally
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or unintentionally disrupts the learning process will be asked to leave and
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may be reported to the Vice President of Instruction for disciplinary action.
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Web Browser
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Take note that it is best to use FireFox or Chrome as your web browser when using
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CANVAS.
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Study and Preparation Time:
This is a 4-hour credit class. In general, students should expect to spend 2-3 hours studying per week for each credit hour of a course. A total of 12 hours or more per week is common.
Curving Exams and Final Grades
Exams, assignments, and final grades are NOT curved in this course.
Evaluation of Class I am open to receiving your comments, either positive or negative. These help me to enrich
and Instructor this course and improve as a teacher. Please feel free to see me, email me at dcastagno@nctc.edu.
Scholastic Integrity Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
I TAKE ACADEMIC DISHONESTY VERY SERIOUSLY.
Plagiarizing, copying answers from another student’s exam, and collaborating on assignments constitutes academic dishonesty and will result in swift disciplinary action. This action will take the form of failing that assignment and/or the entire course. In addition, a letter will be written to the Vice President of Instruction.
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EEOC Statement
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North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
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gender, religion, age, or disability in the employment or the provision of services.
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Financial Aid,
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The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who
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Scholarships, and
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need assistance in financing their education. The first step for financial aid is to complete a
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Veterans Services
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FAFSA. For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office.
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Students’ Rights and NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student
Responsibilities shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog. All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.
Student Support Services
Disability Services (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.
On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
Support Services
Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much
more. http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx
Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free 24/7
online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students acclimate to college by providing
computer lab services for prospective students. First generation students can also participate in TRIO
which offers specialized support services.
http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspx
Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more
information. http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx
Early Alert/CARES
The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.
The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail to CARESTeam@nctc.edu. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.
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Tobacco Free
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NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and
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Campus Information
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smokeless tobacco on campus property. NCTC is aware that tobacco use influences underage
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students which cumulates unsightly tobacco litter and interferes with assuring clean air for all
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who come to NCTC. NCTC recognizes the health hazards of tobacco use and of exposure to
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second hand smoke. Information on a tobacco cessation program is available for students,
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faculty, staff who wish to stop using tobacco products.
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We would like to "thank you" for your help in making our campuses Tobacco-Free.
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For questions or concerns please contact the Office of Vice President of Student Services at
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(940) 668-4240.
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Facebook & Email
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I oftentimes take photographs during class and will post them to Facebook. Please Like us at
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NCTC Agriculture to see posted pictures.
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If you would like to join email lists to be notified about information regarding the Horticulture
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Certifications, Job Opportunities, or the NCTC Horticulture Club, please send me an email
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expressing interest.
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Copying Designs
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You will be required to produce a photocopy of a large sheet of vellum. Multiple places
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offer these services. Here is a list of places.
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Please verify companies and times. This list is not updated!
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AlphaGraphics
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M-F 8am–5pm
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(940) 891-1200, 521 Loop 288, Suite 145, Denton
Produces blueprints and site plans from vellum. Better quality.
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FedEx Office
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M-F 9am–7pm
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940-612-1986, 1800 Lawrence St, Gainesville
Fast with longer hours. Quality may be lacking.
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Sa 9am–6pm
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Staples (Denton)
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M-F 9am–7pm
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940-442-5271, 2315 Colorado Blvd Ste 160, Denton
Fast with longer hours. Quality may be lacking.
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Sa 10am–7pm
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Staples (Lewisville)
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M-F 9am–7pm
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972-353-3877, 997 Valley Ridge Blvd, Lewisville
Fast with longer hours. Quality may be lacking.
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Sa 10am–7pm
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Eagle & Wheeler Press
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940-387-6161, 733 Fort Worth Dr., Denton
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Cooper’s Copies & Printing
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M-F 8:30am–6pm
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940-566-2679, 1024 Dallas Dr., Denton
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CopyPro Copy Center
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940-566-1151, 1300 W Hickory St, Denton
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Su closed
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
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Week
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Lecture
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Assignment
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Project Task
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Due by midnight Sunday
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Mon, Jan. 18, 2021
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ŸŸIntroductions
Slide Show Lect wk1-1
- Overview
- Landscape Designer / Architect
- History of Landscape Architecture
Drafting Tool Supplies pp.23 - 30
Lect wk1-2
- Lettering
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Purchase drafting tools / Text Book
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Purchase drafting tools / Text Book
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Mon, Jan. 25, 2021
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How to Use Drafting Tools
The Landscape Design Process Overview
- Client Interview pp. 1 - 22
The Landscape Design Process
- Site Analysis pp. 62 - 101
- Review examples of plans & renderings
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Assignment #1
10 pts
Notable LA's and Designers throughout history (Discussion Board*/PowerPoint)
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Assignment #1
10 pts
Notable LA's and Designers throughout history (Discussion Board/PowerPoint)
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Mon, Feb. 1, 2021
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Client Interview and Site Analysis (WebEx with Client)
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Assignment #2
10 pts
Lettering (Submit online/jpg)
A drawings basic information
Create a Company Name, logo… (Discussion Board/Text and jpg)
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Project Task A1
10 pts
Client Interview and Site Analysis Content (WebEx with Client)
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Assignment #2
10 pts
Lettering (Submit online/jpg)
A drawings basic information
Create a Company Name, logo… (Discussion Board/Text and jpg)
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Mon, Feb. 8, 2021
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- Drawing Basics
- Base Plan, pp. 23 - 39, 50 - 61
Plan Layout
Scale
Graphics
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Assignment #3
10 pts
Lettering (Submit online/jpg)
Using Scales (Submit online/jpg)
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Project Task A2
50 pts
Base Plan on vellum (Submit online/jpg)
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Project Task A1
10 pts
Client Interview and Site Analysis Content (Discussion Board/Text)
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Assignment #3
10 pts
Lettering (Submit online/jpg)
Using Scales (Submit online/jpg)
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Exam #1 100 pts (Online)
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Mon, Feb. 15, 2021
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The Landscape Design Process
- Site Analysis graphics, pp. 97 - 101
- Concept Plan/Functional Diagram, pp. 102 - 103, 109 - 166
- Softscape - Plant Selection
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Assignment #4
10 pts
Lettering (Submit online/jpg)
Plant Selections, 5 each (Discussion Board/PowerPoint)
Trees
Shrubs
Perennials
Groundcovers
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Assignment #4
10 pts
Lettering (Submit online/jpg)
Plant Selections, 5 each (Discussion Board/PowerPoint)
Trees
Shrubs
Perennials
Groundcovers
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Mon, Feb. 22, 2021
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Concept Plan Review
- Measuring, pp. 40 - 49
- Design Elements and Principles, pp.167 - 217
- Creating Rooms, pp104 - 109
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Assignment #5
10 pts
Measuring Methods (Submit online/jpg)
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Project Task A3
30 pts
Concept Plan/Functional Diagram on trace (Submit online/jpg)
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Project Task A2
50 pts
Base Plan on vellum (Submit online/jpg)
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Assignment #5
10 pts
Measuring Methods (Submit online/jpg)
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Mon, Mar. 1, 2021
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Assignment #6
10 pts
Plant Graphics (Discussion Board/jpg)
Trees
Shrubs
Perennials
Groundcovers
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Project Task A3
30 pts
Concept Plan/Functional Diagram on trace (Submit online/jpg)
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Assignment #6
10 pts
Plant Graphics (Discussion Board/jpg)
Trees
Shrubs
Perennials
Groundcovers
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Mon, Mar. 8, 2021
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The Landscape Design Process
- Preliminary Design, pp. 218 - 240
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Project Task A4
90 pts
3 Preliminary Design on trace (Submit online/jpg)
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Exam #2 100 pts (Online)
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S P R I N G B R E A K
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Mon, Mar. 22, 2021
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Hardscape, pp. 261 - 301
Low Voltage Lighting
Specifications
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Assignment #7
10 pts
Hardscape Options (Discussion Board/PowerPoint)
Flooring
Ceiling
Walls
Focal Points
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Assignment #7
10 pts
Hardscape Options (Discussion Board/PowerPoint)
Flooring
Ceiling
Walls
Focal Points
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Project Task A4
90 pts
3 Preliminary Design on trace (Submit online/jpg)
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Mon, Mar. 29, 2021
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Project Task A4
Students present via WebEx to Client (?))
Pricing the Proposed Landscape
Presenting the Proposal
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Mon, Apr. 5, 2021
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The Landscape Design Process
- Final Design or Master Plan, pp. 302 - 313
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Project Task A5
100 pts
Final Design on vellum (Submit online/jpg)
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Mon, Apr. 12, 2021
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Specialty Gardens
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Assignment #8
10 pts
Plant Schedule (Submit online/jpg)
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Assignment #8
10 pts
Plant Schedule (Submit online/jpg)
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Mon, Apr. 19, 2021
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Contour Lines and topography
Rendering Techniques
Presentation of Design, pp. 314 - 325
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Project Task A6
40 pts
Rendered Plan on print (Submit online/jpg)
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Project Task A5
100 pts
Final Design on vellum (Submit online/jpg)
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Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
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Landscaping in the Age of Technology
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Assignment #9
10 pts
Rendering (Discussion Board/jpg)
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Assignment #9
10 pts
Rendering (Discussion Board/jpg)
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Project Task A6
40 pts
Rendered Plan on print (Submit online/jpg, WebEx present to Students, Client)
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Mon, May. 3, 2021
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Project Task A6
Students present via to Client
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Mon, May. 10, 2021
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Exam #3 100 pts (Online)
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Lowest Assignment grade is dropped
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Lab
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Drafting Supplies Needed for Lab:
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Supplies
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36 - 42” T-Square (it’s helpful to buy the ones that are trimmed in plexiglass)
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12” Engineering Scale and 12” Architectural Scale
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Circle Template – Timely T-88
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Jumbo Circle Template – Timely TD-495
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45/90, 8” Triangle
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30/60, 8” Triangle
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White Vinyl Pencil Eraser (Vinyl stick erasers are very handy, too!)
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Staedtler Mars Eraser Shield (Stainless steel)
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Roll of drafting dots or drafting tape
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Roll of white Tracing Paper 24” wide (also known as bumwad, tracing paper, trash paper or onionskin paper) – this can be shared with a classmate
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3 Mechanical Pencil Holders (0.5mm)
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0.5mm, 2B container of lead
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0.5mm, HB container of lead
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0.5mm, 4H container of lead
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Mini dusting brush
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12 piece (minimum) Colored Pencil Set (buying additional shades greens, neutrals, and brown
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pencils will prove helpful – you can buy individual colored pencils at craft and drafting stores)
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Paper Mate Flair, medium black
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24” Tube for safe-keep and transportation of designs. You can use a postal mailing tube, pvc
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Where to Purchase Supplies
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Asel Art Supply
Several locations in the metroplex
www.aselart.com
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Papertone Enterprises
1711 Briercroft Ct., Suite 110
Carrollton
972-243-3355
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Hobby Lobby
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Michael’s
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www.suppliesnet.com
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Syllabi Statements Spring 2021 - COVID-19 Specific
Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change as conditions change.
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INSTRUCTOR:
David Castagno
dcastagno@nctc.edu
COURSE NUMBER AND NAME:
HALT 1422 Landscape Design
SEMESTER AND YEAR:
2021 Spring Semester
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