Site Engineering

Description:

Students will learn the basic elements of site engineering as well as the technical, ecological and aesthetic premises for applying engineering methods to site and landscape design. Site engineering skills will be developed with lecture information and extensive studio/labs that integrate conventional and integrative problem solving. The focal techniques to be mastered are site grading and storm water management - how and when to reshape the land in order to achieve outstanding design with great environmental integrity. Integrated topics include earthwork calculation methods, linear corridor design - road and path systems, design of piping systems, retaining walls, steps, ramps and flattened sites. Across all course topics, the underlying theme will be the achievement of sustainable design through the use of a best practices approach to site engineering and a sharp focus on storm water management.

Responsibilities*

The course format consists of one 2-hour lecture and two 3-hour studio/labs per week. There will be some field trips in lieu of class meetings as weather permits. The GSI has weekly responsibilities in and out of class and these include: keeping up with lecture materials; working with the instructor to help students apply engineering mathematics and desk critiques during studio/lab; assist the instructor in evaluating the weekly problem sets, projects, exams; hold office hours; and meet weekly with the instructor to evaluate the progress and needs of the students as well as receive mentoring. In addition, the GSI will help the instructor organize course materials at the beginning of the semester and as the need arises throughout the semester.

Required Qualifications*

• Prior completion of NRE 587 and NRE 588 or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree in landscape architecture is required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• -training will be provided.
• SEAS graduate student in good standing.*

Desired Qualifications*

Practical professional experience in built projects and/or stormwater management.