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HORT 286 – Permaculture Water Management (4)

Teaches assessment, mapping, and site designs for installing water retention landscapes using integrated water management strategies. Introduces assessment and analysis of rainwater runoff patterns and calculation of runoff quantities and water usage amounts. Teaches principles of water harvesting used to create functional site designs. Examines rainwater harvesting systems case study designs and teaches to identify both water and solar site resources. Creates an integrated permaculture site design based on design principles, water flow and quantity analysis, and overall site condition assessment. Covers rainwater harvesting cisterns, water harvesting earthworks, their integration with greywater treatment, passive solar design, and planning for vegetation. This course may be subject to Enforced Prerequisites that restrict registration into the course. Check the offerings below for more information.

For more information, contact OSU Ecampus at 800-667-1465 (option 1) or ecampus.ess@oregonstate.edu.

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TermCRNSecCrP/NInstructorTypeStatusCapAvailWL CapWL Avail
Sp23580514004Bertrando, N.Online Open402300
Class Notes: Permaculture Institute of North America certifies course completion. Meets international standards.

Textbooks  [ Textbooks]

Syllabus: Available in Canvas to students enrolled in this course. Or contact instructor to request syllabus. (Note: An ONID account is required to view OSU's online directory.)
W24356704004StaffOnline Open404000
Syllabus: Available in Canvas to students enrolled in this course. Or contact department to request syllabus.
Find textbooks for HORT 286 at the OSU Beaver Store (current term only). For questions related to course materials, contact the OSU Beaver Store.

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+ = Include restriction.
- = Exclude restriction.
* = Prereq may be taken prior to or simultaneously with this course.