LASC 206 Landscape Planting Practice

15 Credits

0.125 EFTs



Introduction

LASC 206 seeks to develop knowledge and understanding of the issues, methods and techniques required for the successful implementation of planting proposals. This course focuses on the preparation and presentation of planting plans and specifications, and on the application of design and implementation strategies in the context of the re-vegetation of a specific site.

LASC 206 continues the introduction to plant materials which begins in LASC 211 Planting Design and Management. From there, it seeks to develop an understanding of the rudiments of plant physiology, nursery practice and plant supply, as these apply to landscape design and implementation.

The paper also introduces CAD applications as a tool in the preparation of plans and specifications.

 

Topics

  • Plant materials
  • Landscape Architecture and plants
  • Planting plans
  • Plant production systems
  • Site works
  • Site preparation
  • Planting operations
  • Computing applications
  • Management and maintenance
  • Re-vegetation
  • Arboriculture
  • Planting management
  • Pests and diseases
  • Turf culture
  • Irrigation
  • Consultancy and design.
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    Schedule and location

    Copies of the final timetable will be available at Registration.
    Semester two timetable block 6
     

    Prerequisite courses

    Five 100 level courses.
     

    Recommended preparatory courses

    LASC 211
     

    Examinations

    Exam dates will be available at the end of week five in each semester. Until exam dates are advised, students should not plan to leave the University until the end of the exam period.
     

    Examiner

    Mike Pentecost, Faculty of Environment, Society and Design
     

    Additional Notes

    This course includes a field trip.
     

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