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DESN 232 - Sustainable Site Design


PREREQUISITES: COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking  and ENGL 111 - English Composition  
PROGRAM: Design Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2011

Presents the principles and processes involved in the evaluation, design, and presentation of sustainable design practices as they relate to site development.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Understand methodologies involved in ascertaining client program requirements.
  2. Comprehend the impact upon the planning process of client required revisions to existing plans and specifications.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate design concepts to the client.
  4. Develop team building skills.
  5. Contribute to the development of a professional presentation that illustrates desired site planning outcomes.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to self evaluate project time tables, quality, and client expectations.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Pre-design assessment
  • Site planning
  • Hydrology
  • Reuse and recycling vegetation
  • Professional communications
  • Reuse of construction generated soils
  • Team building and participation
  • Sustainable materials selection
  • Design strategy and process
  • Site construction

 
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