How do natural systems influence design decisions? While developing a deep understanding of natural systems, you’ll explore landscapes in your region to learn how to develop strategies for mapping and recording soil types, geological forms, watersheds, and other natural features. (This course is cross-listed with LAN 115.)

Course Learning Outcomes

• Develop methods and strategies for clearly recording site observations and analysis
• Identify various soil types, their physical properties, and appropriate various activities and structures for those soil types
• Discuss personal relationship to the natural world
• Discuss the opportunities and constraints of basic ecological elements
• Describe the complex set of factors and site characteristics that result in a “sense of place”