This course focuses on strategies and calculations for controlling stormwater. Students will create accurate grading plans and models in a variety of scales to test their designs. Students will be challenged to incorporate both functionality and aesthetics. Topics will include stormwater calculations, innovative sustainable technologies, road alignments and construction details. (This course is cross-listed with LAN 260.)

Prerequisite for Undergraduate Students: ARH 110, LA 271

Prerequisite for Graduate Students: LAN 605, LAN 609, LAN 610

Course Learning Outcomes

• GRADUATE STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Analyze the relationship between land surface and water movement using contour lines and apply this information to make informed design decisions
• GRADUATE STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Calculate storm water runoff based on their drafted grading and drainage plans
• GRADUATE STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Identify the principles for stormwater management and describe alternative solutions
• Apply skills and processes required to accurately solve basic grading and drainage problems including surface and subsurface issues
• Develop and draft vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems and parking areas using current accessibility standards.
• Test plans and models, and based on analysis, make improvements to their designs and draft refined plans and/or models