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Course Description

This course covers the basic grading and drainage techniques used in every landscape architecture project. Students learn the skills necessary to grade a site of moderate complexity while considering public health, safety, and welfare. Instruction covers contour signatures and contour manipulation by cutting and/or filling and stormwater management techniques including low-impact design, bioretention, and detention and retention areas. Basic grading formulas and cut and fill calculations are presented. The course also introduces landform grading and erosion control together with road and path layout and alignment for pedestrian and vehicular circulation.

Course Outline

Using graphic conventions and calculations, grading and drainage techniques used in every landscape architecture project are applied to grade a complex site while considering public health, safety, and welfare.

Notes

Contact:
Melissa McDonald
(310) 825-9414
mmcdonald@unex.ucla.edu

Prerequisites

ARCH X 472.4D Design Graphics I: Drafting and Drawing of the Built Environment, ARCH X 471.1B Landscape Design 2: Site Design Basics, ARCH X 493.992 AutoCAD 1 - or equivalent as determined by the program office.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Grading and Drainage
Section Schedule
Sep 23, 2024 to Dec 14, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
M
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Sep 23, 2024 to Sep 30, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
M
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Oct 14, 2024 to Oct 28, 2024
Type
Off-Site
Days
Su
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Oct 20, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Nov 02, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
M
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Nov 18, 2024 to Dec 09, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Dec 14, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
  • Field Trip
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
Hybrid  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $980.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Sep 29, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 29, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 30, 2024 to Dec 08, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Attendance at in-person meetings is mandatory per the LATC credentialing of this program.
No meetings on Oct. 7; Nov. 11.
October 20 class meeting location: Phil and Nell Soto Park, Pomona. Attendance required. Internet access required. Materials Required.

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