Planner for Architecture and Interior Design - Landscape Design (A.A.S.)
Title of Major: Architecture and Interior Design - Landscape Design, A.A.S.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S
Code: AAS.ACH.LAND-DSGN
Total Credit Hours: 60
About Architecture-and-Interior-Design Department - see www.aacc.edu
Purpose: The option serves as an introduction to Landscape Architecture while developing essential workforce skills for use in the profession. The program focuses on the creation of the outdoor environments using a design process that incorporates aspects of ecological systems and human behavioral design strategies. Diverse landscape typologies are explored to acquire analytical skills inclusive of environmental, socio-political, health and safety, and sustainable influences. An emphasis on the utilization of technical design skills, methods of construction, and industry technologies is implemented to construct oral, written and visual presentations Integralto the Landscape Architecture Profession.
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Michael Ryan
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________
Term 1
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 OR ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers OR ENG 121-Composition and Literature Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement.  |
3 credit hours | ||
| ACH 111-Graphic Communication 1: Composition and Delineation ACH 111 and ACH 121 are corequisites. |
3 credit hours | ||
| ACH 121-Construction Technology 1 ACH 111 and ACH 121 are corequisites |
3 credit hours | ||
| CTA 100-Computing and Information Technology OR CTP 103-Theories and Applications of Digital Technology CTA 100 or CTP 103 meet the Computer Competency Requirement for this degree.  |
4 credit hours | ||
| MAT 145-Precalculus 1 |
3 credit hours |
Term 2
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 OR ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers Students completing ENG 121 must complete ACH 221 and ACH 222 to fulfill the 60 credit requirement for graduation. |
0-3 credit hours | ||
| ACH 112-Graphic Communication 2: Design and Representation |
3 credit hours | ||
| ACH 113-Analysis of the Built Environment | 3 credit hours | ||
| ACH 114-History of Contemporary Landscape Design | 3 credit hours | ||
| ACH 245-Digital Technologies 1 |
3 credit hours |
Term 3
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ACH 115-Introduction to Landscape Architecture | 4 credit hours | ||
| ACH 117-Landscape Architecture: Plant Identification | 3 credit hours | ||
| ACH 242-Environmental Systems for Design |
3 credit hours | ||
| ACH 221-History of World Architecture 1 OR ACH 222-History of World Architecture 2 |
3 credit hours | ||
| Health/Fitness/Wellness GER |
3 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ACH 116-Landscape Architecture: System and Design |
4 credit hours | ||
| ACH 118-Landscape Architecture: Materials of Construction |
3 credit hours | ||
| SOC 111-Introduction to Sociology SOC 111 meets the Diversity Requirement for this degree.  |
3 credit hours | ||
| BIO 215-Restoration Ecology |
3 credit hours |
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