ANDREWS UNIVERSITYSCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
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HORT 350-001 HISTORY OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Note: Interactive Online Format
Please note that this course follows an interactive online format. It is very similar to a
face to face course, in that it has regular assignment deadlines. In addition, you are
expected to login regularly during the course to participate in the online discussions.
Please make it a point to do so.
Instructor Contact:
Stan Beikmann
Agriculture Department
e-mail: beikmann@andrews.edu
Cell: 269 930 0889 – text (no international)
Other Assistance
Username and password assistance
helpdesk@andrews.edu
269 471 6016
Enrollment and cancellations
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269 471 6323
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Technical assistance with LearningHub
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269 471 3960
Technical assistance with your Andrews
account
http://www.andrews.edu/hdchat/chat.php
Exam requests
sdeexams@andrews.edu
269 471 6566
Any other questions
sde@andrews.edu
800 782 4769 or 269 471 6570
Course Description
The course traces landscape history through civilization as an outgrowth of architectural
design and relating its’ impact upon man and his environment. The origin of landscape
architectural styles, principles and elements will be explored. An introspective look at
landscape designer personalities through the ages and their influence upon the American
landscape is studied.
Course Objectives:
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Gain an understanding of the progression of design ideas and concepts as
contributed by the different cultures of the world.
Differentiate between the styles of design by their characteristics and the
employed use of formality and informality.
Recognize the principles and elements of design common to all styles of design
and as relates to function.
Study the men and women who forged new ideas and innovative creativity
upon the landscape and upon history itself.
Understand what influence landscape design has had on architecture and
on civilization as a whole.
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Note what historical principles and elements of design are utilized even
today in America and the modern world.
Textbook:
Landscape Design – A Cultural and Architectural History by Elizabeth Barlow
Rogers
Abrams Books ISBN 0-8109-4253-4
Supplemental:
Garden History- Philosophy and Design, T.Turner, Spon Press, New York, N.Y.
Your textbook is available from the Andrews University On Line Bookstore:
http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/andrews.htm
Required Videos:
Expected Time Commitments:
This course is offered for 3 credits; therefore it is expected that you will commit 2 ½ hrs.
of normal face to face lecture time on this class, plus 6 hrs. a week on reading
assignments, interactive discussions and writing as required. The commitment must be
the above number of hours every week for 15 weeks, or the duration of the class.
The following is the amount of time suggested for each activity each week.
Lecture On Line Video
2 ½ hrs.
Textbook and Document Reading Assignments - 2 hrs.
Quiz &Writing Assignments/Notes on Lecture 2 hrs.
Interactive Discussion on Reading or Lecture 2 hrs.
Communications With Instructor:
It is important to remember that while the Internet is available 24 hrs. a day, your
instructor is not. It is reasonable to expect that the instructor will respond to your e-mail
message within two business days, during the week and is unlikely to be available on
weekends.
e-mail: Beikmann@andrews.edu - preferred
Cell: 269-930-0889 - texting for short questions only advised
Technical Requirements:
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The Consortium of Adventist Colleges and Universities uses Moodle hosted at
Andrews on a server called LearningHub.
This course is delivered “On Line” through Moodle/Learning Hub, the Andrews
Learning Management System
To participate in this course, you will need access to the Internet (DSL, LAN, or
cable connection desirable) and Web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari)
with the latest version. You will access your course at
http://Learninghub.andrews.edu
Technical Assistance:
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If you need technical assistance at any time during the course, or to report a
problem with Learning Hub, please email dlit@andrews.edu or call 269 471-3960
If you need assistance with your Andrews username and password, e-mail
helpdesk@andrews.edu or call 269 471-6016
Business hours are; 9:00 a.m – 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m -12:00
noon on Fridays, Eastern Standard Time. The dlit@andrews.edu address is
monitored on evenings and on Sundays.
Course Requirements:
Participation: This on-line course is to be completed in 16 weeks. Participation and
completion of requirements “is not “at your own pace”. You MUST participate each
week, just the same as if you were going to a classroom. You must interact in the
discussion of forums no less than twice a week and you must complete the assignments
due each week. Adequate Internet access during the length of the course is absolutely
necessary in order for you to complete the course successfully. It is best to set aside some
time every day to work on this course in order to keep up. Falling behind is not an option!
Assigned Readings: Reading assignments are given each week relating to the topic and
progress of the lectures. See the Course Schedule a few pages below and their dates of
assignment and expected completion.
Video Lectures and Note Taking: Educational research strongly indicates that students
who take notes of the instructor’s lectures are most likely to have the highest
comprehension and retention rates of the information taught in classs. Because “face to
face” contact is absent in this on line course, instant feedback is not possible as it is in a
classroom. Therefore your assigned note summaries of the video lectures and reading
materials, provide the instructor with feedback of your comprehension. An outlined
format may be used. Give the most important pertinent points and characteristics of
specific landscape styles. Also landscape terminology is important to note and remember.
Quizzes: There are 12 quizzes over the 15 week period (most weeks, 1 per week). The
quizzes reflect whether you have mastered the reading assignments and watched the
video lectures each week. Quizzes are “open book”, meaning you may use your textbook
and the lectures as a resource to complete them. Quizzes do not require a proctor, as the
exams do. Each Quiz is worth 30 pts. There are no quizzes during exam weeks.
Discussion Board Interaction: Interaction with your teacher and fellow classmates
broadens your perspective and learning. So how does this work? First read the assigned
sections/chapter(s) of your textbook and view the instructor’s video, taking notes as you
go. Doing this before you post your comments/responses will save you the
embarrassment of appearing to be uninformed in the content of your comment. Once you
have posted your comments (or response to instructor’s questions), you then will be able
to view what others have said. You must make no less than two responses to other posts
that are constructive and of intellectual value. Be thoughtful and civil to others’ posts, but
also honest and forthright. Sharing a broadened viewpoint encourages critical thinking.
Please do not respond to every student’s comments. Make fewer, more thoughtful
comments that count. Avoid chit chat or simple “I agree” or “disagree” responses. These
are not productive and will net fewer points for your participation. Personal experiences
and how the subject may be applied to the landscape industry is more meaningful.
Raising questions as well as stating a related, valuable point is encouraged. For each
week that posting is required, a good “first post” will maximize your score (points) by
incorporating your personal observations from the reading assignments and the lecture.
In summary: 1. Post your first comment by responding to the teacher’s question(s)
and/or statement. 2. Raise a question or state a comment that you feel is pertinent to the
subject. 3. Additionally respond to at least two other comments or questions of your
fellow classmates. 4. Total postings following the above requirement = 5 postings per
week required. Total points possible = 10 wks. x 50 pts.= 500 pts. for postings
Rubric for Online Discussion Board Participation:
Criteria
Exceptional
Very Good
Acceptable
Needs
Improvement
No
Submission
10 pts. 5
posts/wk.
8 pts. 3
Posts/wk.
7 pts. 2
Posts/wk.
6 pts. 1
post/wk.
0 pts. No
Post for wk.
Quality
15 pts. Full
comprehension
of topic &
critical thinking
12 pts. Majority
of ideas show
comprehension/
critical thinking
10 pts. about
half of ideas
are accurate or
show C.T.
9 pts. effort
made is poor
In focus or
Critical thinking
0 pts. No
posts for wk.
Application to
Life & Industry
15 pts. posts
are focused/on
target to life &
the landscape
profession
12 pts. majority
of ideas apply
to life
experiences &
the profession
10 pts. about
half the ideas
are target
appropriate
9 pts. one or
more posts
violate mutual
respect policy
& not on target
0 pts. No
posts for wk.
Length &
On Time
10 pts. posts
are reasonable
length - 100250 words & in
by weekly
deadline
8 pts. majority
of posts are of
reasonable
length & in by
weekly deadline
7 pts. about
half of posts
within guidelines of length
& no more
than 1 day late
5 pts. All posts
either exceed
or fail length of
guidelines &
lateness not
accepted.
Frequency &
Quantity
.
0 pts. No
posts for wk.
Important Note:
There are 10 weeks of Discussion Board Participation. No posting is required in the
weeks during which one of four Exams are given. In all remaining weeks, postings
are required to be completed by the end of the week. The Discussion Board
Participation is then closed. You will not have another opportunity to post and will
receive 0 pts./50 possible for that week.
So it is important that you follow the schedule carefully and stay with the class.
(See Schedule For Completion)
Exams:
Four exams are given over the course of the online semester. Exams are scheduled
after completion of each historical period as listed in the content below. All exams are
cumulative, so that the final (fourth exam) may have questions from every previous
period or exam. Exams include both multiple choice and fill in the blank types of
questions. Each exam is worth 125 pts. x 4 = 500 pts. or approx..33% of your grade
You are to request for your exams to be sent to your proctor. Requests should be made
well ahead of the date scheduled to be taken. You may request the exams from
sdeexams@andreews.edu and supplying the correct e:mail address of where the exam is
to be sent and listing the proctor’s name and site or location of the exam.
Grading Policy:
Graded Course
Activities
Points per
Week
Number of
Weeks Due
Weekly Notes
Summary
15 pts.
15 wks.
225 pts.
Percent of
Final
Grade
15%
Discussion/Participation 50 pts.
10 wks.
500 pts.
33%
Quizzes
30 pts
10 wks.
300 pts.
20%
Exams
Points per
Exam
125 pts.
500 pts.
33%
Total Points
Proctored
4 wks.
Exam Proctoring:
Each of the four exams above must be supervised by a school or community official, such
as a teacher, librarian, registrar, or pastor who is not related to the student. The student
must clearly state on the exam request form, the professional status, job title, or any other
qualifications of the supervisor who will aid the testing department in the approval
process. If the student is enrolled in another school while taking online courses, the exam
should be taken under the direction of that school’s registrar or testing department. An
online exam code, cannot be sent to a supervisor who has the same address as the student
unless the address is known to be that of a school, mission facility, etc..
A student living near Andrews University School of Distance Education’s main office in
Michigan must have the exams supervised at that office. However, the exam request
should be sent to that office ahead of time. The exam request form will be available in
Learning Hub, after you have completed the required assignments for that period.
If you are attending a college or university, you must use the testing center at that
institution. All college students must present a photo identification to their supervisors
before taking exams unless the examiner personally knows the student being tested.
The exam proctoring process is supported by Andrews University’s School of Distance
Education.
View Grades in LearningHub
 Click into the course
 Click on Grades link in the Administration Block to the left of main course page
Grading Timeline:
 Participatory assignments will receive feedback on-going throughout the week in
which they are received.
 Quizzes will be graded in two days…. Exams within a week.
Letter Grade Assignment:
Points accumulated are factored into a percentage of total points possible.
A
= 95% +
A= 90-94%
B+
= 85-89%
B
= 80-84%
B= 75-79%
C+
= 70-74%
C
= 65-69%
C= 60-64%
D+
= 55-59%
F
= Below 55%
Course Policies:
Late Work:
Late work is not acceptable! Timely completion of all assignments is absolutely
necessary because of the nature of Online courses. All assignments are expected to be
turned in on the dates indicated in the Schedule. In the event of a serious personal health
issue, accident or death in your immediate family, contact your instructor immediately.
Documentation, a Doctor’s slip etc..is expected, in these events.
Submitting Assignments via LearningHub:
Most of your assignments will be submitted via LearningHub. In the event of a technical
glitch with LearningHub as you approach a deadline, you must send me an electronic
copy by e-mail before the time the assignment is due.
It is your responsibility to submit the assignment on LearningHub correctly, by following
instructions fully that are given there. Example: If you upload your assignment but fail to
submit it as part of the sequence, your instructor will not have access to it and it will be
counted late. Please follow all the steps required.
Communications with the Instructor:
It is important to remember that while the Internet is available 24 hrs. a day, your
instructor is not. You can expect that your instructor will respond to e-mail messages
from you within one business day during the week.
Maintaining Professional Conduct In The Online Classroom:
The Online classroom is a professional environment where academic debate and learning
take place. Your instructor will make every effort to make this environment a place of
freedom to share your opinions, ideas and beliefs. Students have the right and privilege to
learn in such an environment.
In return, you are expected to also respect the opinions, ideas and beliefs of other
students, without harassment, ridicule or language inappropriate to a Christian University
Academic Accomodations – Students With Diabilities:
Andrews University accepts and appreciates diversity in its’ students, including students
with disabilities. Accordingly, students with documented disabilities are encouraged to
inform the University of their disability and enter into a dialogue regarding ways in
which the University might reasonably accommodate them. If you qualify for
accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you may request and
academic adjustment by contacting success@andrews.edu for instructions and reading
the Andrews Disability Accomodation information at
https://www.andrews.edu/services/sscenter/disability/
Academic Honesty:
Andrews University, as a Seventh Day Adventist institution, expects students to
demonstrate the ability to think clearly and exhibit personal and moral integrity.
Breaches in academic matters are a vital component of personal integrity. Breaches in
academic integrity principles are taken seriously by the University. Acts of academic
dishonesty as described in the University Bulletin are subject to incremental disciplinary
penalties with redemptive intent. Such acts are tracked in the office of the Vice President
for Academic Administration. Repeated and/or serious offenses will be referred to
the Committee on Academic Integrity for further recommendations on penalties.
To avoid involvement in academic dishonesty, in this course my policy will be: automatic
forfeiture of a grade for cheating on an exam in any form or manner. The exam will not
be graded and a score of “0” will be recorded. There will be no other opportunity to retake the test or make up the lost credit. You may be reported to the CAI as indicated
above. Additionally, your assignments and written communication must be your own ie.
original to your own thought. Work plagiarized off the Internet will be treated in like
manner. No credit will be given for such work.
Note About The Syllabus:
All students in this course are expected to read and be familiar with this syllabus.
The syllabus has been prepared to assist you in understanding what is expected of
you and to permit you to plan your time in conjunction with demands from other courses
work or family life. Although care has been taken in preparing this syllabus, there may
be times when the syllabus (eg. policies, topics, due dates) will need to be changed
as necessary or appropriate. Any changes will be announced as far in advance as is
practical by the instructor.
Course Content and Schedule for Completion - 2015
(All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST) until March 8th becomes EDT)
WEEK
READING ASSIGNMENTS
WORK
LECTURE VIDEO TOPICS ACTIVITIES
DUE DATES
All projects are due on
Friday’s @ 5:00 p.m.
except 1st posts are
due at noon of each Wed.
Week 1
Jan. 5-9
Orientation
Writing Expectations
Chapt.
Who Am I?
Due: Jan. 9 @ 5:00 p.m.
Week 2
Jan. 12-16
Prehistoric Uses of Space
Garden Beginnings
Why Has Man Gardened?
Chapt.
Notes Summary 2
Discussion Board 2
Due: 1/16 @ 5;00 p.m.
1st post due 1/14 @ noon
Response due 1/16 @ 5:00 pm
Due: 1/16 5:00 p.m
The Garden of Eden
Sumerian Culture
Chapt.
Notes Summary 3
Discussion Board 3
Week 3
Jan. 19-23
Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Week 4
Jan 26-30
Due: 1/23
1st post due 1/21 @ noon
Response due 1/23
Due 1/23
Assyrian Empire
Mesopotamia & Egypt
Persian Gardens
Chapt.
Notes Summary 4
No Discussion Bd.
Exam 1 Arranged
Due 1/30
Week 5
Febr. 2-6
Persian Empire
Roman Empire
Chapts.
Notes Summary 5
Discussion Board 5
Quiz 3
Due 2/6
1st post due 2/4 @ noon
Due 2/6
Week 6
Febr. 9-13
Chinese Gardens
Japanese Gardens
Chapts.
Notes Summary 6
Discussion Board 6
Quiz 4
Due 2/13
1st post due 2/11 @ noon
Due 2/13
Week 7
Febr.16-20
Medieval Design
Holy Wars & Monasteries
Chapts.
Notes Summary 7
Discussion Board 7
Quiz 5
Due 2/20
1st post due 2/18 @ noon
Due 2/20
Must be submitted at latest
by 5:00 p.m on 1/30
Italian Renaissance
Gardens
Chapts.
Notes Summary 8
No Discussion Bd.
Exam 2 Arranged
Due 2/27
French Renaissance
Gardens, Louis XIV &
Versailles, Andre’Le Notre
Chapts.
Notes Summary 9
Discussion Board 9
Due 3/6
1st post due 3/ 4 @ noon
Quiz 6
Due 3/6
Week 10
Mar. 9-13
EST – changes to EDT
On March 8, 2015
Renaissance Influence on
European Gardens
Chapts.
Notes Summary 10
Discussion Bd.. 10
Quiz 7
Due 3/13
1s5 post due 3/11
Due 3/13
Week 11
Mar. 16-20
The English Landscape
Revolution, Capability
B rown, English Romantic
Landscape, H. Reptan
Chapts.
Notes Summary 11
Discussion Bd. 11
Due 3/20
1st post due 3/18 @ noon
Quiz 8
Due 3/20
English Cottage and
Gertrude Jekyll/English
Cottage/Influenced
America
Chapts.
Notes Summary 12
No Discussion Bd.
Exam 3 Arranged
Due 3/27
Victorian Gardens/America
A.J. Downing, Frederick
Law Olmstead/Central Park
Chapts
Notes Summary 13
Discussion Bd.13
Due 4/3
1st post due 4/1 @ noon
Quiz 9
Due 4/3
American Landscape
Personalities, Jens Jenson,
Beatrix Farrand, Thomas
Church, Chapts.
Notes Summary 14
Discussion Bd 14
Due 4/17
1st post due 4/15 @ noon
Quiz 10
Due 4/17
The new American
Landscape – Oehme/Van
Sweden
Chapts.
Notes Summary15
No Discussion Bd.
Exam 4
Arranged
Due 4/24
1st post due 4/22 @ noon
Must be submitted at
Latest by 5:00 p.m 4/24
Week 8
Febr. 23-27
Week 9
Mar. 2-6
Week 12
Mar. 23- 27
Week 13
Mar. 30-Apr. 3
Week 14
Apr. 13-17
Week 15
Apr. 20-24
Must be submitted at
latest by 5:00 p.m 2/27
Must be submitted at
Latest by 5:00 p.m. 3/27