HRT 285 Sustainable Landscapes

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Keywords

sustainability , biomimicry , rain gardens , water quality treatment , phytoremediation and mycoremediation techniques , gray water catchment systems , green infrastructures , landscaping

Project

IGEN (Illinois Green Economy Network) Career Pathways

Authors

Fazioli, Gianna

Date Submitted

2014-04-17

Material Type

Hybrid/Blended Course

Secondary Material Type

Institution

College of Lake County

Industry Partner

Each IGEN Consortium college has established an Industry Advisory Group as part of their Career and Technical Education program. Advisory Group members contribute to the design, development and delivery of CTE courses including those developed through this TAACCCT grant. The members also provide opportunities for work-based learning and job placements for program graduates.

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 1

Additional Public Access

Abstract

This class will explore how to approach landscape design from a perspective of sustainability. Sustainable landscape practices to be explored include: biomimicry, rain gardens, water quality treatment, phytoremediation and mycoremediation techniques, gray water catchment systems, green rooftops, and a number of other approaches to create more sustainable green infrastructures. This course seeks to prepare students for the emerging sustainability job market. Please note that all course materials and content are provided in the IMS Common Cartridge (IMSCC) format. The content can be accessed by opening the IMSCC file using your organization's Learning Management System application (these include Blackboard, D2L, Canvas etc.). Additional information about accessing Common Cartridge files can be found on the IMS Global Web site: http://www.imsglobal.org/cc. Future plans for the Skills Commons Web site include a feature that will allow users to view and download course content that is provided in the IMSCC format. Please refer to the "Enabling Others to Reuse Your Materials” page for more information: http://support.taaccct.org/enabling-reuse/.

Industry (NAISC)

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (5419)

Occupation (SOC)

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (19-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Natural Resources and Conservation (03)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Associate Degree

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization

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