The student will be able to:

1. List career opportunities in landscape construction.
2. Correctly identify and use tools and safety equipment used in landscape construction.
3. Identify and select proper landscape materials to complete an installation.
4. Demonstrate the implementation of basic landscape construction projects using a variety of building materials and hardware.
5. Build basic landscape site amenities, such as water features and landscape lighting.
6. Install landscape plants.
7. Estimate the general costs for landscape installation.
8. Read landscape plans.
9. Demonstrate a knowledge of contractor licensing, the correct steps to install a landscape and an understanding of the installation techniques used in landscaping projects.
10. Exhibit an understanding of different landscape construction practices around the world.

1. Career opportunities in landscape construction industry (local, national, global) (lec)
   1. Landscape contractor
   2. Cost estimator
   3. Specialty contractor
2. Identification and use of tools and safety equipment (lec & lab)
   1. Hand tools
      1. Hammers
      2. Screw drivers
      3. Marking and measuring tools
      4. Cutting tools
   2. Power tools
      1. Drills
      2. Saws
   3. Larger equipment
      1. Power wheelbarrow
      2. Vibraplate
      3. Radial and table saws
      4. Drill press
   4. Safety equipment
3. Identification and selection of landscape materials (lec & lab)
   1. Wood materials
      1. Wood
      2. Composite materials
      3. Fasteners and connectors
   2. Paving materials
      1. Concrete
      2. Brick and unit pavers
      3. Stone
   3. Wall materials
      1. Wood
      2. Stone
      3. Segmental concrete units
      4. Cast in place concrete
      5. Other materials
   4. Masonry materials
      1. Stone
      2. Brick and block
      3. Mortar and reinforcing
   5. Other materials
      1. Fencing
      2. Water feature components
      3. Lighting materials
4. Implementation of basic construction projects (lab)
   1. Construction process
      1. Layout of site using survey and measurement instruments
      2. Utilities
      3. Walls
         1. Retaining walls
         2. Free-standing walls
      4. Paving
         1. Patios
         2. Walkways
      5. Wood construction
         1. Decks
         2. Walls
         3. Fences
      6. Irrigation systems
      7. Planting
      8. Amenity installation
   2. Material installation techniques
   3. Project finish and cleanup
5. Site amenity construction (lec & lab)
   1. Water features
      1. Liners
      2. Pumps and filters
      3. Piping and electrical
   2. Landscape lighting
      1. System layout
      2. Wire sizing
      3. Fixture selection and placement
6. Install landscape plants (lec & lab)
   1. Soil modification
   2. Ground cover and bed prep and installation
   3. Tree and shrub installation
   4. Post planting care
   5. Turf establishment
7. Cost estimates (lec & lab)
   1. Quantity estimates
   2. Unit costing
   3. Overhead and ancillary costs
   4. Preparing cost estimate
8. Reading landscape plans (lec & lab)
   1. Identification of plan type and scale
   2. Identification of hardscape and softscape items on plan
   3. Measurement of plant items
   4. Quantity takeoffs
9. Contractor licensing (lec)
   1. Purpose for licensing
   2. License requirements
   3. Laws and professionalism in profession
   4. Professional associations related to landscape contracting
10. International landscape construction practices (lec)

1. Safety practices lab: With the instructor, students review the individual tools and their safe handling and operation
2. Tool lab: Students actively use a variety of landscape construction tools in typical landscape applications
3. Deck lab: Working in groups, students build a small wood deck from the ground up
4. Concrete and masonry labs: Students pour concrete paving, build masonry walls, and install unit pavers and flagstone
5. Amenities lab: Layout and construction of small water feature and landscape lighting installation
6. Landscape materials lab: Students visit one or more landscape suppliers to gain an understanding of what materials are available for use in landscape construction, and how to manage and order the materials

Participation
Midterm exam
Lab assessment
Term project
Final examination

Lecture
Discussion
Laboratory
Demonstration
Field trips
Speakers

Sauter, David. Landscape Construction, 3rd ed.. 2010.

Although this text is older than the suggested "5 years or newer" standard, it remains a seminal text in this area of study.

1. Reading assignments will include reading approximately 35 pages per week with supplemental reading from a course reader. Out of class reading/assignments is approximately six hours per week
2. Lectures will address reading topics and experiences of the instructor. Classroom discussion and demonstrations in support of lecture topics will be provided
3. Guest speakers from industry will provide supplemental lectures and demonstrations