HORT 2654 - Drafting & Land Measurement

An introduction to basic drawing, drafting, measuring and surveying techniques used in landscape design and construction. Drawing and drafting skills to be taught include: line weight, symbols, scale drawing, dimensioning, plan view and elevation drawing, and field sketching. Measuring and surveying skills to be taught include the use and care of a dumpy level, tapes and leveling rod, methods for taping, differential leveling, setting grade and location stakes, and computations for area and volume measuring. Skills will be developed through the use of measuring equipment and techniques in abstract and applied problem solving situations.