Course Descriptions 11-12 - NHTI - Concord's Community College

interpret data, develop and apply programmed solutions toproblems and submit thorough documentation of the task.InterdisciplinaryIDS 120 Global Public Health Issues 3-0-3This course is designed to provide students with anintroduction to and overview of the key areas of globalhealth by addressing the major determinants of health andhow health status is measured to determine the burden ofdisease in the developing world. Using the perspectives ofpublic health, the course will cover factors associated withthe development of health problems and efforts to preventdisease in impoverished areas. Students will also explore therole of social communication, politics, religion, economics,education and culture in contributing to global public healthissues and will integrate these factors and values indeveloping solutions to the widespread public health issuesimpacting communities worldwide. Students will learn aboutthe magnitude of disease in the developing world (e.g.,communicable and non-communicable disease, women andchild health, nutrition, and unintentional injuries) and howhealth is assessed and how health systems effectively worktogether to improve global health. (Note: This course may beused to meet EITHER an “SO” elective OR an “HU/FA/FL”elective, but not both.)Landscape DesignLD 112 Landscape Drawing and Presentation Techniques2-2-3This course focuses on learning the fundamentals oflandscape design drawing necessary to graphicallycommunicate design ideas. Students will learn techniques toimprove line quality, lettering, sketching, rendering anddrawing layout. Black and white and color media will beused. These drawing and rendering techniques will be usedto create presentation quality site plans, elevations andperspectives. The use of computers as a means in creatingpresentation drawings will be introduced.LD 115 Landscape Architectural Design Theory 3-0-3This course introduces the student to the field of landscapingarchitecture. Lectures, reading and problem-solving exercisesprovide a basic overview of historical, philosophical andtechnical aspects of the profession of landscapingarchitecture. The course will also explore how design, siteenvironment and legislation affect the design process.LD 217 Small Scale Design Project 2-2-3A studio project involving a real site to develop techniques ofsite analysis, client interview, and program development of abase sheer from field measurements and designing a siteplan that corresponds to the client's needs, site conditions,human scale, and environmental contexts. Also included isthe development of site details for decks, patios, pools,fences, and site furniture. (Prerequisites: LD 102, LD 109, andLD 112 or permission of the Department Head of theLandscape and Environmental Design program)LD 101 Identification and Uses of Trees 3-0-3Students will be introduced to evergreen and deciduoustrees commonly found and used in the Northeast. Emphasiswill be on identification, cultural requirements and designapplications in the landscape. Students will becomeproficient in identifying trees by recognizing distinctivefeatures such as height, form, twig and bud characteristics,leaf shape, color and flowers.LD 102 Identification and Uses of Shrubs, Groundcovers andVines 3-0-3Students will be introduced to evergreen and deciduousshrubs, vines and groundcovers commonly found and used inthe Northeast. Emphasis will be on identification, culturalrequirements and design applications in the landscape.Students will become proficient in identifying plants byrecognizing distinctive features such as height, form, twigand bud characteristics, leaf shape, color and flowers.LD 109 Basic Site Grading and Surveying 2-2-3This course is designed to familiarize students with surveyingtechniques and grading principles that are integral tointerpreting topographical information and understandingnatural and man-made features that influence grade changesin the landscape. Emphasis will be on practical and basicapplications of survey equipment, note-keeping, plotting andother measuring techniques that are useful to landscapecontractors and designers. Practical exercises includeincorporating designed features such as stairs, retainingwalls, ramps, walkways, swales, etc., into the landscape.(Prerequisites: high school level Algebra I and Algebra II, withgrades of “C” or higher, are recommended)LD 220 Planting Design 3-0-3Lecture includes the combination of landscape elementswhen used with architectural, aesthetic, engineering, andclimate control uses of plants. Students work in graphicsskills and develop the ability to produce professional qualityplans. (Prerequisites: LD 102 and LD 112)LD 225 Landscape Construction Details and Methods 3-0-3A survey of the materials used in landscape constructions,the methods used in assembling the materials into thelandscape and the forces acting on the structures. Includedare the characteristics and properties of each of thelandscape materials and the relative costs of the materials,including installation. Landscape materials and methods tobe studied include site work, various paving materials,various structural materials, and site drainage materials. Thestudent will learn how to read plans and also prepare plansshowing construction details including: walls, walkways,wooden structures, and water features. (Prerequisite: LD 112or permission of the Department Head of the Landscape andEnvironmental Design program)LD 270 Sustainable Landscape Principles and Practices 3-2-4This course will introduce and examine the principles andpractices required to create a sustainable environment.Issues facing communities locally and globally will beexamined and discussed. Emphasis will be placed onmethods used to create landscapes that improve theenvironment by conserving resources and reducing chemicalapplication. Students will learn how site design, plantselection, and pest and water management practices8/17/2011 NHTI, Concord’s Community College Course Descriptions 2011-2012 38