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Irrigation/Water Conservation

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ARCH X 472.12B

This course focuses on irrigation system design, specifications and construction. Instruction emphasizes water conservation and techniques of efficient and appropriate application. Various systems and techniques are explored, as well as concepts for system modernization, reclamation and water management.

Typically Available
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Hybrid
Cost
Starting at $1,069.00

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What you can learn.

Understand the use and selection of commonly used irrigation equipment and installation procedures for a complete irrigation system
Comprehend and be able to apply a systematic methodology toward the design of small-, medium-, and large-scale irrigation systems
Understand and use common symbols, graphic representations, and calculations used in the preparation of irrigation plans
Understand the principles of water conservation, the correct use of drip, and other low application rate systems and smart control technology

About This Course

This course focuses on irrigation system design, specifications and construction. Instruction emphasizes water conservation and techniques of efficient and appropriate application. Various systems and techniques are explored, as well as concepts for system modernization, reclamation and water management.
Prerequisites
ARCH X 472.12A Grading and Drainage, ARCH X472.5 Landscape Design 5: Planting Design, and ARCH X 493.6 AutoCAD 2.

Summer 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Thursday, Saturday
REG#
408234
Fee:
$1,069.00
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Remote Classroom
Field Trip
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Notes

Please note: Attendance at in-person class meetings is mandatory per the LATC credentialing of this program.
This hybrid section is made up of in-person and live online instruction.
Saturday, June 27 (in-person) - Ewing Outdoor Supply 
Sunday, July 25  (in-person) - Victory Park Recreational Center, Pasadena
Optional class meeting August 27
Students should have their own computers and student version of AutoCAD.
Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 12, 2026
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Jun 25, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Off-Site
Sat Jun 27, 2026
8:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Field Trip
Discussion
Thu Jul 2, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jul 9, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jul 16, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jul 23, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Off-Site
Sat Jul 25, 2026
8:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Field Trip
Discussion
Thu Jul 30, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Aug 6, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Aug 13, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Aug 20, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Sep 3, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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