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- Effective Term:
- Fall 2016 through Summer 2018
- Course Number:
- LAT 115
- Course Title:
- Tool and Equipment Safety, Operation and Maintenance
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture Hours:
- 20
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 20
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
- Identify and select landscape tools and equipment appropriate for specific tasks in the field.
- Operate equipment safely to achieve project goals.
- Troubleshoot tool and equipment malfunctions.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance to insure proper, safe function of equipment.
- Instruct others on the safe operation and maintenance of landscape equipment.
Aspirational Goals
- gain confidence in using common tools and equipment
Course Activities and Design
Individual assignments to be completed before coming to class - may include watching videos or reading assignments - to introduce new topics/themes.
Weekly lectures and hands-on demonstrations
Stations for hands-on, group practice of new skills - informal peer-to-peer evaluation
Weekly skills tests - formal evaluation by the instructor
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Student learning will be assessed by the following:
1) midterm exam - partially performance based
2) final exam - partially performance based
3) weekly skills assessment in lab - equipment operation and maintenance
4) course project - develop an employee training program for a particular piece or suite of equipment
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Selecting the right tools and equipment for the task at hand.
Operating equipment safely.
Operating equipment efficiently and competently.
Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
Tool and equipment care and maintenance.