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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
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CORRESPONDENCE COURSES - Available in either PDF or CD-ROM format
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INTRODUCTION TO LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT (LID) - 3 Hours Credit - The course provides a basic understanding of the concepts of Low Impact Development, gives a summary of the Clean Water Act and covers best management practices applicable to LID. In addition, it describes typical local, state and federal permitting requirements, costs, funding opportunities and case studies of completed LID projects. Course cost is $60.00. Pre-approved in KY.
STREAMBANK RESTORATION - 3 Hours Credit - The course provides several methods to restore those streambanks that have been changed/degraded by development, erosion and channelization to a more natural condition. Course cost is $60.00. Pre-approved in KY.
HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS - 2 Hours Credit - Course reviews uses for hydrographic surveys and the various methods used in performing them. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
SUBDIVISION AND LAND USE - 2 Hours Credit - Course reviews land use planning and subdivision layout guidelines. Guidance is given regarding assessing external and on-site development factors. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
SURVIVING THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS - 4 Hours Credit - Course follows a project from the initial zone change to submittal of construction plans by reviewing state statutes and common procedures involved with the development process. Course cost is $80.00. Pre-approved in KY.
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT - 2 Hours Credit. Course reviews principles and methods used to control and improve water quality within a watershed. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT - 2 Hours Credit. Course reviews commonly accepted techniques and practices relating to construction of site improvements. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
PARKING LOT DESIGN - 4 Hours Credit. Course reviews standard design guidelines for parking lot layouts including ADA considerations, loading docks and entrance apron geometry. Course cost is $80.00. Pre-approved in KY.
WETLANDS DELINEATION - 2 Hours Credit. Course reviews wetlands issues such as identifying wetlands, defining the limits of the wetlands and permitting issues pertaining to wetlands. This will assist a Landscape Architect in effectively assessing and managing wetlands. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT - 2 Hours Credit. Course covers issues in properly mapping and evaluating the impact of proposed developments in flood plains, permitting, and elevation certificates. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
STORM PIPING MATERIALS - 2 Hours Credit. Course compares various characteristics of storm piping materials. This can be useful to match specific piping materials with the appropriate projects. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
GPS SURVEYS - 2 Hours Credit. Course is designed to offer basic information on Global Positioning Systems and how to use them to conduct various surveys. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
ALTA SURVEY STANDARDS - 2 Hours Credit. Course reveiws ALTA surveying standards that are often required in design work and the information a Landscape Architect can obtain from an ALTA survey. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
EASEMENTS - 2 Hours Credit. Course reviews basic principles regarding easements and how to apply these principles in land use management. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
DRAINAGE STUDIES & ELEVATION CERTIFICATES - 2 Hours Credit. Course reviews information required and methods to use for a drainge study in addition to the process involved in completing an elevation certificate. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
FIELD MANAGEMENT - 2 Hours Credit. Course reviews procedures to follow when conducting field work. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
SAFE TRAFFIC CONTROL - 2 Hours Credit. Course reviews accepted methods of traffic control in work areas. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
RIPARIAN RIGHTS - 2 Hours Credit. Course reviews legal principles regarding riparian rights and how to apply these principles in land use management. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
KENTUCKY CODE OF CONDUCT FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS - 2 Hours Credit. Course reviews the Kentucky code of conduct for landscape architects. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
WATER QUALITY METHODS FOR PARKING LOT DESIGN - 2 Hours Credit. Course reviews basic methods that can be used to accomplish permanent water quality control for parking lots. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
EROSION CONTROL FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES - 2 Hours Credit. Course reviews acceptable methods of erosion control that can be used on site during construction. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
BOUNDARY LAW - 2 Hours Credit. Course reviews legal boundary law principles and how these principles affect land use. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
DENDROLOGY - 2 Hours Credit. Course reviews tree identification methods. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
GPS & GIS BASICS - 2 Hours Credit. Course reviews basic information on GPS and GIS and how to access and use this information. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
KENTUCKY PLANNING & ZONING - 2 Hours Credit. Course reviews KRS 100 (Kentucky planning and zoning statutes). Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS - 2 Hours Credit. Course reviews researching and interpreting legal descriptions. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS ROLE IN SITE DEVELOPMENT - 2 Hours Credit. Course reviews various responsibilities a landscape architect may have during site development. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
TRAIL DESIGN - 2 Hours Credit. Course covers design considerations for mixed use trails. Course cost is $40.00. Pre-approved in KY.
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To order - complete registration form and mail with corresponding check for either PDF or CD-ROM course format. Each course consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a set of handouts and a 20-question exam covering the course content. Successful completion of the course exam is a 75% passing score. A certificate will be issued to verify earned professional development hours of credit per course completed. Please note that certificates can only be issued to those who pay for the PDF or CD-ROM course(s).
Once the registration form and check are received for the course(s) the PDF files will be sent by email within 24 hours of receiving the course order and payment. The CD-ROM, handout(s) and exam will be sent by first class mail to you within 2 business days of receiving the course order with payment. The certificate(s) are usually mailed within 2 working days once the completed exam(s) is(are) returned by email, fax or through the U.S. Postal Service.
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