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See Updated Course Information at WWW.SEATTLECOLLEGES.EDU 249 LHO 267 (3) S CAD for Landscape I Provides experience in designing landscapes, generating planting plans and reports, irrigation design, estimates and bids, supplier and purchasing information, and customizing data libraries and client reports using the computer and professional software. Prereq: Read and write English, PC operation, file management and Windows. LHO 268 (3) S CAD for Landscape II Continuation of LHO 267 to enhance design skills by creating land and area symbols, elevation drawings, customizing supplier and purchase information, customizing plant and hardscape libraries, creating customized reports and irrigation designs. Uses professional software. Prereq: Read and write English, PC operation, file management and Windows. LHO 272 (4) S Landscape Construction Project Fall Practical application of standard landscape contractors trade procedures and techniques to enhance the residential landscape. Covers equipment and tool care, safety and usage. LHO 273 (4) S Landscape Construction Project Spring Application of standard trade procedures/ techniques for residential landscaping. Covers care and safe use of tools used in garden structures and in trade. Full complement of skills addressed in two quarters in LHO 272 and LHO 273. Prereq: LHO 189 or permission. LHO 275 (2) S Landscape Horticulture History Explore the historical and current relationship of plants, ecology and humans. Focus on the history of landscape horticulture. Prereq: Permission. LHO 276 (1) S Designing with Native Plants Create garden vignettes using a native plant palate for different effects and types of cultural conditions. Some knowledge of Northwest plants is helpful; this is a design class, not a plant identification class. Prereq: LHO 119 or permission. LHO 285 (4) S Interior Landscaping Covers interior landscaping, including design principles, types of landscaping, plant containers, environmental requirements, design procedures, plant selection and contracts. LHO 291 (4) S Arboretum Planning Techniques Provides information for compiling data necessary to develop an overall plan for an arboretum, to present a general plan and perspectives so results can be evaluated, expanded and/or implemented. Prereq: Second-year standing or permission. LHO 295 (2-8) S Externship Work experience with a landscape/horticulture industry employer, coordinated between the firm and the college. Prereq: Third-quar ter standing and/or permission. LHO 299 (2-4) S Special Topics Special topic course on an individual or group study basis in the landscape horticulture field. Prereq: Permission. LANGUAGES LITERATURE NOTE: All listed world languages transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Students intending to transfer should be aware of differing world language requirements and consult with an advisor regarding requirements at specific colleges and universities. The faculty recommend that students entering a world language 101 class have attained eligibility for ENG 101. For information, contact the Humanities Division (N), Humanities Social Sciences Division or Health Human Services Division (ASL only) (C), or College Transfer Division (S). American Sign Language ASL 101 (5) N,C ASL I Intro to American Sign Language (ASL) using conversational methods. Covers vocabulary, grammatical usage, and culturally appropriate behavior regarding Deaf people. Recommended: Eligibility for English 101. ASL 102 (5) N,C ASL II Continuation of ASL 101 to build mastery of ASL grammar skills, increase vocabulary, and gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation of Deaf culture. Prereq: ASL 101 with a 2.0 GPA or higher or permission. ASL 103 (5) N,C ASL III Continuation of ASL 102 with focus on certain grammatical features such as spatialization, directionality, and non-manual components. Intensive work in vocabulary development and continued study of Deaf culture. Prereq: ASL 102 with a 2.0 GPA or higher or permission. ASL 104 (5) C ASL Skills Enhancement Maintain or increase skills learned in ASL 101 103. Performance will be videotaped for critique. Gain exposure to a variety of signing styles. Prereq: ASL 103 with a 2.0 GPA or higher or permission. ASL 120 (5) C Intro to Deaf Studies Overview of the treatment and psychological aspects of Deafness; history and education of Deaf people; and deaf culture. ASL 125 (5) C American Deaf Culture Covers discussion of Deaf people as a culture, a group of people held together by strength of culture rather than disability, Examines deaf minorities and current issues in the field. ASL 201 (5) C ASL IV Emphasis on expressive skills development and ASL fluency. Attention to the correct formation of signs, movement, rhythm, phrasing, linking, and clarity, intensive vocabulary building and proficiency in ASL grammar. Prereq: ASL 103 with a 2.0 GPA or higher or permission. ASL 202 (5) C ASL V Continued development of receptive and expressive skills. Produce/receive narratives at a near-native level and decrease dependency on English syntax structures. Prereq: ASL 201 with a 2.0 GPA or higher or permission. ASL 203 (5) C ASL VI Continue vocabulary development and participate in most formal and informal conversations on general topics. At this level signing errors seldom interfere with understanding and rarely disturb native signers. Prereq: ASL 202 with a 2.0 GPA or higher or permission.

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