HIST216 Historic Garden Preservation
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Social & Behavioral Science Department Archive
- I. Course Number and Title
- HIST216 Historic Garden Preservation Course No Longer Offered
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2700
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course provides an overview of garden preservation and/or restoration for historic sites. The student will be introduced to American landscape design, the science of horticulture, and landscape site preparation. Students will receive hands-on training in many facets of a formal garden restoration project on campus. Field trips are included.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
- To reinforce the importance of landscape preservation/restoration, which has typically been overlooked during the restoration of historic buildings;
- To introduce the student to the four broad periods of American landscape design;
- To provide the student with the knowledge and ability to conduct a site analysis, carry-out comprehensive research on the particular and similar sites, and develop a long-term plan for restoration;
- To provide an overview of plan anatomy and physiology. Authentic plants for period gardens will be emphasized, as well as growth requirements and other environmental considerations important for plan longevity;
- To stress the importance of site maintenance following restoration. This aspect of the garden restoration plan tends to be given minimal attention, if not overlooked entirely; and
- To enable the student to participate in a comprehensive restoration project on campus; whereby, each student would be presented with the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained from lecture, text readings, and class trips.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Introduction to Course
- Early 20th Century American Landscape Design
- Overview of Tyler Formal gardens, Site Analysis
- American Landscape Design -- Colonial, New Nation, Victorian
- Research and Plan Development
- Introduction to Botany, Authentic Horticultural Plants for Period Gardens
- Overview of Soil Science, Site Preparation for Planting
- Work in Tyler Garden
- Maintenance in the Restored Garden
- Field Trip -- Winterthur Museum, Garden, Library, Winterthur Nemours Mansion and Gardens, Wilmington
- Field Trip -- Chanticleer, Wayne
- Field Trip -- Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square
- Project Presentations
- Work in Tyler Garden
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 12/99; New Core 8/2015