SUST 175 - Permaculture & Edible Landscape Design

5 Credits

Permaculture focuses on incorporating the natural world in sustainable land use design. Through a mix of classroom discussion time, small group work and hands-on activities, this class will explore techniques for designing and establishing regenerative and food producing spaces.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day
Designed to Serve Students earning the Permaculture certificate, those interested in urban agriculture and food security.
Active Date 20201208T18:00:50

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Introduction to Permaculture and Landscape Design
Elements of Landscape Design
Principles of Landscape Design
Principles of Permaculture
Soil
Water
Climate
Annuals and Perennials
Case Study Review
Work Days
Final Project Presentations

Student Learning Outcomes
Explain permaculture concepts and their importance in Sustainable communities and food security.

Apply analytical skills and design strategies to a range of identified issues related to permaculture and sustainability.

Demonstrate practical skills in conducting a site analysis, soil tests, seed saving and raising, tree placement and planting, water harvesting and storage, and irrigation, composting and worm farming

Identify challenges and opportunities in permaculture design in urban settings

Integrate knowledge in key design areas to produce a Permaculture design