| Introduction |
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Landscape
Architecture 450, Environmental Resources, is a review of ecosystem principles
and an examination of design and planning strategies for preservation,
conservation, management, restoration and the sustainability
of sensitive natural and cultural landscape resources in the mid-Atlantic region. The course provides a summary foundation for three topical areas including
- biodiversity, vegetation, green infrastructure, and forest conservation,
- hydrology, low impact development, stormwater issues, watershed planning, wetlands and
- human habitats, smart growth and design and planning strategies.
This topical foundation is supported by a series of ethics and philosophical readings in an attempt to integrate theory and practice. The course often includes a focus project depending on opportunities in the region.
Our course will also include the investigation
of landscape ecology as a organizing body of knowledge. This body
of knowledge will provide the context for the applications of techniques
for the preservation, conservation, utilization, and restoration
of landscapes.
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| Course Outcomes |
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Students will have an opportunity to understand the basic principles of landscape ecology
Students will have an opportunity to understand the role of landscape architecture and design disciplines
in the preservation, conservation management and the development
of sensitive natural and cultural landscape resources
Students will have an opportunity to improve their understanding of landscape with field experience
Students will have an demonstrate their proficiency with knowledge areas by written, programming, spatial
organization, & graphic presentation and oral communication methods.
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| Texts and Readings |
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Randolph, John.
2004. Environmental land use planning and management. Island Press.
Readers - information provided in class.
There will be two readers for the class. They are available from
Copy Print Center on Route One ph. 301 985 5100. Copy Print Center requires cash payment.
Students are required to maintain a Blackboard Account.
Other readings may/will be assigned during the course. |
| Format of Course |
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The general format
of the course will consist of lectures, discussions, and field trips.
The course may also include a project and a book review. The course may include other types of learning experiences including demonstrations, in-class exercises, impromptu
activities during class, and pin-up critiques. Participation
is expected of all students for all lectures and discussion and all field trips.
Those unable to attend the field trips will be required to complete substitute work. Lack of participation will be reflected in project and course assessment.
If you miss class sessions without a valid and instructor approved,
your final grade may be affected. |
| Tentative
Schedule |
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Topics and reading are
subject to change. Revised reading schedule may be issued if need.
It is the responsibility of the student to be informed about information
delivered in class. If you miss a class for any reason it is you responsibility
to get the assignment, handout, notes , etc from a classmate so that
you can complete the assignment or participate in class discussions. |
| Field Trips |
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Two field trips are
planned and are a required part of the class. Students who do not
attend field trips will be required to prepare written study guides
on material relevant to the field trip. |
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