2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
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HORT 276 - Hardscapes: Brick, Concrete, and Stone



3.0 Credits
A survey of garden walkways, patios, and retaining walls including an analysis of common hardscape materials such as brick, concrete, and stone and the construction techniques used with these materials. Field trips are an integral part of this course. Be prepared to arrive and depart from sites on your own.
Prerequisite Placement into MATH 087 or higher, HORT 174.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify and describe common garden hardscape features and their iconic details.
  2. Identify and describe hardscape construction techniques applied to concrete, pavers and stone.
  3. Describe the construction assets and liabilities of various hardscape materials.



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