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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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