Standard |
EHO 156 - Computer
Aided Landscape Design
Introduces computer aided landscape design techniques and used in landscape design projects. Emphasis is placed on practical application of landscape design processes through use of computer applications. Topics include: software commands; scale and layers operations; and drawing and design
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Software Commands |
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1 |
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Scale and Layers Operations |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Drawing and Design |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
6 |
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Credit |
3 |
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Prerequisite: |
EHO 106 |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D.Lab |
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SOFTWARE COMMANDS |
3 |
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10 |
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Describe the function of commands used in computer aided landscape design software. |
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Use computer aided landscape design software commands to develop site designs. |
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10 |
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Discuss the use and purpose of scale operations. |
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Demonstrate the ability to change layers using software commands. |
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DRAWING AND DESIGN |
4 |
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40 |
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Drawing |
Prepare drawings using basic line, circle, arc, and other geometric shapes to create the base information for landscape drawings. |
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Prepare construction site features design using application software. |
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Prepare landscape designs using application software. |
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Plot a landscape design using application software. |
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Prepare irrigation designs using application software. |
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Plot an irrigation design using application software. |
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Suggested Resources |
Eagle Point Software (2000) Visual Landscaping
Landcadd (1988) Landcadd Reference Manual 9.5/10. Franktown, CO
LandDesigner Pro for Windows (1996)