Maricopa Community Colleges  AGL188   20006-99999 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  06/27/00  
AGL188      20006-99999 L+L 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Arizona Landscape Design
Designed for residential homeowner and beginning professional. Emphasis on plant material groupings and basic design principles. History of landscape use, special features of hardscapes, irrigation systems, and lawn-to- desert planting conversion techniques. Prerequisites: None
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AGL188   20006-99999 Arizona Landscape Design
1. Identify and describe historical contributions to modern landscape design. (I)
2. Identify ornamental and native plants, and explain the origins of their specific names. (II)
3. Identify and describe the elements used in landscape design. (III)
4. Identify and describe the principles used in landscape design. (IV)
5. Describe the role of water conservation in desert and lawn irrigation practices. (V)
6. Identify special features used to create interest in landscape design. (VI)
7. Identify and give examples of illusions in landscape design. (VII)
8. Design a landscape using a logical order of placement. (VIII)
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AGL188   20006-99999 Arizona Landscape Design
    I. Historical Overview
        A. Early concepts
          1. Social and psychological needs
          2. Cultural influences
        B. Role of plants
          1. Origins and distribution
          2. Climatic influences
          3. Geologic influences
        C. Main contributors to modern concepts
          1. Persia
          2. Rome
          3. Italy
          4. China
          5. Egypt
          6. Japan
          7. France
          8. England
          9. Netherlands
        D. Present concepts
          1. Strong points
          2. Weak points
          3. American contributions
        E. Symmetrical vs. asymmetrical design
        F. Applications to a desert climate
      II. Identification of Ornamental and Native Plants
          A. Native
          B. Non-native
          C. Sub tropical
          D. Temperate
          E. Cultural needs
        III. Elements of Design
            A. Color
            B. Texture
            C. Form
            D. Line
          IV. Principles of Design
              A. Balance
              B. Rhythm
              C. Emphasis
              D. Unity
            V. Water Conservation Planning
                A. Minioasis concept
                B. Irrigation
                  1. Watering devices
                    a. Bubble
                    b. Drip system
                    c. Manual
                    d. Automatic
                  2. Watering practices
              VI. Special Features of Landscape Design
                  A. Ramadas, gazebos, etc.
                  B. Water feature
                  C. Raised planters
                  D. Container gardening
                  E. Rocks, boulders, and granite surfaces
                  F. Boundaries
                    1. Purposes
                    2. Walls
                    3. Hedges
                  G. Patios
                    1. Roofing
                      a. Solid
                      b. Lath
                      c. Shade screen
                      d. Plant
                    2. Flooring
                  H. Native garden
                VII. Illusion in Landscape Design
                    A. Making small spaces appear larger
                    B. Transforming liability to asset
                    C. Masking a poor facade
                    D. Creating surprises
                  VIII. Landscape Installation
                      A. Design of plan
                      B. Rough grading and retaining walls
                      C. Spas and swimming pools
                      D. Paving and walls
                      E. Finish grading and drainage
                      F. Fencing
                      G. Sprinkler systems
                      H. Lighting and electrical work
                      I. Shade trellises and patio roofs
                      J. Miscellaneous construction
                      K. Soil preparation and weedkillers
                      L. Planting
                      M. Lawns
                      N. Furniture and finishing touches
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