May 09, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

ACH 113 - Analysis of the Built Environment

3 credit hours - One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
Analyze the built environment by exploring the concept of site as a unique combination of measurable attributes. Examine interrelated topics including human engagement, spatial elements, diversity, and context, to form a multifaceted analysis and understanding of place. Create a foundation for advanced study of Landscape Architecture and the built environment.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Spring

Course Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Develop landscape analysis skills.

2. Define Conservation Landscaping and Sustainable Landscapes.

3. Evaluate Watershed Restoration and Stormwater Management Practices.

4. Compose presentation reports of landscape evaluations.