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Spring 2026 Laboratory Laboratory Preparation Upper Division
Earthwork, grading, surface drainage and storm water management. Properties of contour lines and topographic representation. Standards for grading practices, notation and nomenclature. Methods for calculating volumes of cut and fill. Methodology for horizontal and vertical alignment of roads and trails.
Learning Outcomes1Demonstrate an understanding of common landscape construction materials and their application in the built environment.
2Demonstrate an understanding of structural qualities and limitations of construction materials and systems.
3Demonstrate an understanding of basic construction documentation.
4Demonstrate the ability to access, evaluate, and document a variety of materials and construction systems commonly found in landscape construction.
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