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Active as of Fall Semester 2010
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Deck, Patio & Pond Construction
2. Course Prefix & Number:
HORT 2155
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 4
4. Course Description:
In this course students will get hands-on experience in different areas of landscape construction. They will learn techniques for building patios and walks with brick, paverstone, and flagstone. They will also learn about decks and wooden fences. As much as time and weather permits, students will practice actual building techniques.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
HORT 2155 - Deck, Patio & Pond Construction
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
HORT 2155 - Deck, Patio & Pond Construction
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
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Name of Program(s)
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Program Type
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LANDSCAPE TECHNOLOGY
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Diploma
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IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Determine appropriate construction materials for retaining walls in specific situations. |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Construct a retaining wall using materials and tools in the proper sequence. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Demonstrate the proper use of laser levels and other surveying equipment. |
| Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Construct retaining walls and water gardens with fellow students. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
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Expected Outcome
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MnTC
Goal Area
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Students will demonstrate professionalism, safety practices and tool maintenance.
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Students will select appropriate materials and their components & styles.
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Students will identify and select appropriate tools and techniques used in landscape construction.
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Students will explain lumber grades, sizing, preserving methods, and the different wood types
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Students will organize and record the use of tools, in the amount of materials required for construction of various landscape construction projects.
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Students will to analyze building permit needs.
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Students will demonstrate construction skills necessary to build decks, ponds, and patios.
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Before Construction Begins
- The Landscape Construction Process
- Legal Requirements
- Interpreting Construction Documents
- Construction Math
- Project Pricing
- Safety in the Workplace
- Basic Construction Techniques and Equipment Operations
- Construction Staking
2. Site Preparation
- Preservation of Existing Site Elements
- Removing Unwanted Site Elements
3. Grading, Site Drainage, and Erosion Protection
- Site Grading
- Site Drainage
- Erosion Control
4. Site Utilities
- Utility Systems
- Electrical Work
- Irrigation Systems
5. Landscape Paving
- Materials and Site Preparation for Paving
- Concrete Paving
- Unit Pavers
- Dry-Laid Stone paving
- Mortared Paving
- Granular Paving
6. Wood Landscape Structures
- Materials for Exterior Carpentry
- Wood Decks and Platforms
- Wood Stairs, Railings, Seating, and Skirting
- Wood Overhead Structures
7. Site Amenities
- Water Features and Bridges
- Site Furniture, Signage, and Prefabricated Playground Equipment
- Edging, Planters, and Plant Protection Equipment
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
Lab consists of hands-on projects that apply to the lecture outline.
Patio construction
- Paper patios
- Flat stone patios
- Synthetic patios
- Concrete patios
- Stan concrete patios
Base construction
- Subbase construction
- Geotextile fabrics
- Gravel classification
- Vibratory plate compactors
- Grading and leveling
- Concrete and mason sand
Water gardens
- Ecological considerations
- Aquatic plants
- Fish selection
- Liner types
- Pump sizing
- Types of filters
- Pricing strategies
Building permit requirements
- When do I need a permit
- Permit applications
- Working with municipal governments
Deck construction
- Identifying the parts of the deck
- Deck materials
- Code requirements
- Stairs and railings
- Flooring
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Deck, Patio & Pond Construction
2. Course Prefix & Number:
HORT 2155
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 4
4. Course Description:
In this course students will get hands-on experience in different areas of landscape construction. They will learn techniques for building patios and walks with brick, paverstone, and flagstone. They will also learn about decks and wooden fences. As much as time and weather permits, students will practice actual building techniques.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
HORT 2155 - Deck, Patio & Pond Construction
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
HORT 2155 - Deck, Patio & Pond Construction
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
LANDSCAPE TECHNOLOGY
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Construct a retaining wall using materials and tools in the proper sequence. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Demonstrate the proper use of laser levels and other surveying equipment. |
| Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Construct retaining walls and water gardens with fellow students. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Students will demonstrate professionalism, safety practices and tool maintenance.
|
|
|
Students will select appropriate materials and their components & styles.
|
|
|
Students will identify and select appropriate tools and techniques used in landscape construction.
|
|
|
Students will explain lumber grades, sizing, preserving methods, and the different wood types
|
|
|
Students will organize and record the use of tools, in the amount of materials required for construction of various landscape construction projects.
|
|
|
Students will to analyze building permit needs.
|
|
|
Students will demonstrate construction skills necessary to build decks, ponds, and patios.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Before Construction Begins
- The Landscape Construction Process
- Legal Requirements
- Interpreting Construction Documents
- Construction Math
- Project Pricing
- Safety in the Workplace
- Basic Construction Techniques and Equipment Operations
- Construction Staking
2. Site Preparation
- Preservation of Existing Site Elements
- Removing Unwanted Site Elements
3. Grading, Site Drainage, and Erosion Protection
- Site Grading
- Site Drainage
- Erosion Control
4. Site Utilities
- Utility Systems
- Electrical Work
- Irrigation Systems
5. Landscape Paving
- Materials and Site Preparation for Paving
- Concrete Paving
- Unit Pavers
- Dry-Laid Stone paving
- Mortared Paving
- Granular Paving
6. Wood Landscape Structures
- Materials for Exterior Carpentry
- Wood Decks and Platforms
- Wood Stairs, Railings, Seating, and Skirting
- Wood Overhead Structures
7. Site Amenities
- Water Features and Bridges
- Site Furniture, Signage, and Prefabricated Playground Equipment
- Edging, Planters, and Plant Protection Equipment
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
Lab consists of hands-on projects that apply to the lecture outline.
Patio construction
- Paper patios
- Flat stone patios
- Synthetic patios
- Concrete patios
- Stan concrete patios
Base construction
- Subbase construction
- Geotextile fabrics
- Gravel classification
- Vibratory plate compactors
- Grading and leveling
- Concrete and mason sand
Water gardens
- Ecological considerations
- Aquatic plants
- Fish selection
- Liner types
- Pump sizing
- Types of filters
- Pricing strategies
Building permit requirements
- When do I need a permit
- Permit applications
- Working with municipal governments
Deck construction
- Identifying the parts of the deck
- Deck materials
- Code requirements
- Stairs and railings
- Flooring