An overview of landscape architecture, this course provides students with their first introduction to the knowledge areas, skills, and abilities that form the foundation of the landscape architecture profession. The course offers a preview of the discipline for pre-landscape architecture and horticulture students while also providing general information for students across campus who have an interest in becoming familiar with landscape architecture.

LA 10110 Survey Of Landscape Architecture

Survey Of Landscape Architecture

A foundational course that covers a broad spectrum of hand-graphic communication techniques fundamental to landscape design including hand-drafting, sketching, architectural lettering, conceptual graphics, illustrative rendering, technical drawing, and drawing to scale. A series of short studio exercises will foster three-dimensional thinking and associated drawing methods. Materials used are purchased by the student.

LA 11600 Graphic Communication In Design I

Graphic Communication In Design I

A course in graphic communication theory focusing on digital skills and processes. Project-based instruction will be used to simulate design office procedures through 2D and 3D exercises using raster and vector software.

LA 11700 Graphic Communication In Design II

Graphic Communication In Design II

An introduction to human interaction with the landscape with emphasis on the science of ecology and the technological advancements that form the response to contemporary social and environmental issues. Specific topics include: shifting cultural views of nature, climate change, land development patterns, green infrastructure and building technologies, and the role of design in shaping responses.

LA 16100 Land And Society

Land And Society

A study of the historic evolution of landscape architecture to the status of a recognized profession. The course covers the social, economic, political, climatic, and other factors that have influenced the development of design styles and theories. Typically offered Spring.

LA 16600 History And Theory Of Landscape Architecture

History And Theory Of Landscape Architecture

Landscape architectural site design, an introduction into processes and products.  Building on the introduction to graphics in L A 116 this is an introduction to the processes and production of site design and development drawings.  Recording, conceptualizing and presenting site design ideas through problem solving projects.  Emphasis on hand and computer drafting and drawing skills to communicate design ideas. Permission of department required. Typically offered Spring.

LA 21600 Landscape Architectural Design I

Landscape Architectural Design I

Landscape architectural site design, an introduction into processes and products. Building on the introduction to graphics in LA 11600 this is an introduction to the processes and production of site design and development drawings. Recording, conceptualizing and presenting site design ideas through problem solving projects. Emphasis on hand and computer drafting and drawing skills to communicate design ideas. Permission of department required.

LA 21600 Studio I: Foundational Design

Studio I: Foundational Design

Methods, principles and the process of designing in the built environment.  Basic principles of site organization and composition are presented and applied in a series of exercises and studio projects.  Role of the design process is reinforced both as a problem-solving tool and as a means of creativity and ideation. Typically offered Spring.

LA 22600 Landscape Architectural Design II

Landscape Architectural Design II

Methods, principles and the process of designing in the built environment. Basic principles of site organization and composition are presented and applied in a series of exercises and studio projects. Role of the design process is reinforced both as a problem-solving tool and as a means of creativity and ideation.

LA 22600 Studio II: Site Analysis And Design

Studio II: Site Analysis And Design

Review of design principles as related to plant design characteristics; design implications of plant responses to environment; review of landscape plants in fall. Typically offered Spring.

LA 22700 Planting I: Creating Ecologically Connected Landscapes

Planting I: Creating Ecologically Connected Landscapes

Review of design principles as related to plant design characteristics; design implications of plant responses to environment; review of landscape plants.

LA 22704 Studio III: Planting Design

Studio III: Planting Design

Earthwork, grading, surface drainage and storm water management. Properties of contour lines and topographic representation. Standards for grading practices, notation, and nomenclature. Methods for calculating volumes of cut and fill.

LA 24600 Site Engineering: Earthwork And Stormwater

Site Engineering: Earthwork And Stormwater

Properties of hardscape materials, their methods of detailing and specification. Introduction to masonry, wood and site furnishings. Design of pavements, walls, steps, ramps and other common site elements. Standards and methods of detailing and notation are presented in small-format exercises.

LA 24600 Site Systems I

Site Systems I

Professional experience in landscape architecture. Program coordinated by school with cooperation of participating employers. Students submit summary report and company evaluation. Professional Practice students only. Permission of department required.

LA 29199 Cooperative Experience I

Cooperative Experience I

LA 29299 Cooperative Experience II

Cooperative Experience II

The material presented in this course consists of a broad overview of the employment opportunities in the professional practice of landscape architecture and the ways to secure an internship. It provides the student with information about career choices in landscape architecture and an appropriate knowledge base with which to make informed internship choices. Students prepare written and graphic documents for seeking employment. Students prepare for interviews and communications leading to employment as an intern in landscape architecture. Course meets during weeks 1-8.

LA 30900 Co-Op Preparation

Co-Op Preparation

Design theory and meaning in landscape architecture. Past, current and emerging design theories are investigated via lectures, research assignments and studio projects. Projects gain in size, complexity and depth of meaning. Emphasis on the role theory plays both as a stabilizing force and as a catalyst for change.

LA 31600 Landscape Architectural Design III

Landscape Architectural Design III

LA 31600 Studio IV: Park And Open Space Design

Studio IV: Park And Open Space Design

Study of plants and their integration with other site features (e.g., water, landform) to increase sustainability. Plants will not only be studied for their aesthetic and spatial uses in the landscape, but also their ecological functions and temporal dynamics. The relationship of plants to site planning, ecosystems, and human use will be explored. Various scales, sustainable practices, and landscape performance will be considered. Class trip may be required. Students will pay individual lodging or meal expenses when necessary.

LA 32500 Ecological Landscape Performance And Planting

Ecological Landscape Performance And Planting

LA 32500 Planting II: Ecological Landscape Performance

Planting II: Ecological Landscape Performance

Community planning and design. Past, current and emerging planning theories are investigated via lectures, research assignments and studio projects. The interrelationship of land use, circulation, and open space are explored using environmental and sustainable principles within a framework of traditional neighborhood design. Typically offered Spring.

LA 32600 Landscape Architectural Design IV

Landscape Architectural Design IV

Community planning and design. Past, current and emerging planning theories are investigated via lectures, research assignments and studio projects. The interrelationship of land use, circulation, and open space are explored using environmental and sustainable principles within a framework of traditional neighborhood design.

LA 32600 Studio V: Community Design And Planning

Studio V: Community Design And Planning

Earthwork, grading, surface drainage and storm water management. Properties of contour lines and topographic representation. Standards for grading practices, notation and nomenclature. Methods for calculating volumes of cut and fill.  Methodology for horizontal and vertical alignment of roads and trails.

LA 34600 Site Systems II

Site Systems II

Earthwork, grading, surface drainage and storm water management. Properties of contour lines and topographic representation. Standards for grading practices, notation and nomenclature. Methods for calculating volumes of cut and fill. Methodology for horizontal and vertical alignment of roads and trails.

LA 34604 Site Engineering: Materials And Construction

Site Engineering: Materials And Construction

Methods and standards of construction documentation using current technology. Preparation and packaging of site-related technical drawings and bid packages. Methods for site layout and dimensioning. Organization and composition of planting plans, plant lists, grading plans, lighting plans, and associated detail sheets. Standards and sequence of site-related specification documents.

LA 35600 Site Engineering: Construction Documents And Advanced Systems

Site Engineering: Construction Documents And Advanced Systems

Methods and standards of construction documentation using current technology.  Preparation and packaging of site-related technical drawings and bid packages.  Methods for site layout and dimensioning.  Organization and composition of planting plans, plant lists, grading plans, lighting plans, and associated detail sheets.  Standards and sequence of site-related specification documents. Typically offered Spring.

LA 35600 Site Systems III

Site Systems III

Supervised work experiences in landscape architectural offices and in the landscape construction or maintenance industry. Programs must be preplanned and conducted under the direction of the cooperative educational coordinator in cooperation with an employer. Students must submit a summary report of the work experience. Consent of cooperative program coordinator required. Department permission required. Additionally, student must have a C- or better average in all LA courses taken to date.

LA 39000 Professional Cooperative Programs In Landscape Architecture

Professional Cooperative Programs In Landscape Architecture

LA 39399 Cooperative Experience III

Cooperative Experience III

LA 39499 Extensive Cooperative Experience IV

Extensive Cooperative Experience IV

LA 39599 Extensive Cooperative Experience V

Extensive Cooperative Experience V

An intensive design studio focusing on urban issues, including environmental, social, and economic approaches to the built environment. Exploration of development history, regulatory structures, local and regional demographics, economies, and environmental systems will be expressed through detailed design proposals, case study, and presentation critiques.

LA 41600 Studio VI: Urban Design

Studio VI: Urban Design

LA 41600 Landscape Architectural Design V

Landscape Architectural Design V

This course will focus on the integration and application of accumulated knowledge of landscape architecture from the student's previous coursework and internship experience. Students will be challenged to identify and solve problems in community-based projects. The students will also communicate, through reports and presentations, their results and plan to community audiences, faculty, and other students. Students will also do directed readings and then discuss topics related to the current and future practices of landscape architecture and environmental design.

LA 42600 Studio VII: Landscape Architecture Capstone

Studio VII: Landscape Architecture Capstone

LA 42600 Capstone Course In Landscape Architecture

Capstone Course In Landscape Architecture

A study of the principles and practice of landscape architecture in private and public offices. The course covers project acquisition, office management, and project implementation procedures. Preparation of a professional compendium is required.

LA 47600 Professional Practice Of Landscape Architecture

Professional Practice Of Landscape Architecture

This variable-credit, special topics course will be used for rotating topics dealing with skills, knowledge, and experiences related to landscape architectural theory, expression, and practice. Non-Landscape Architecture students may gain enrollment with permission of instructor.

LA 48100 Human Factors In Envrmntl Dsgn

Human Factors In Envrmntl Dsgn

This variable-credit, special topics course will be used for rotating topics dealing with skills, knowledge, and experiences related to landscape architectural theory, expression, and practice. Non-Landscape Architecture students may gain enrollment with permission of instructor. Typically offered Fall Spring.

LA 48100 Landscape Photography&Docmntns

Landscape Photography&Docmntns

Rotating topics that explore focused issues in landscape architecture theory and practice. Analysis and experience of contemporary issues, designs, and designers explored through presentation, discussion, critique, and practice of thematic content. Non-Landscape Architecture students may gain enrollment with permission of instructor.

LA 48200 Contemporary Issues In Landscape Architecture

Contemporary Issues In Landscape Architecture

LA 48200 Parametric Design

Parametric Design

Rotating topics that explore focused issues in landscape architecture theory and practice. Analysis and experience of contemporary issues, designs, and designers explored through presentation, discussion, critique, and practice of thematic content. Non-Landscape Architecture students may gain enrollment with permission of instructor. Typically offered Fall Spring.

LA 48200 Keywords Cont Landsc Arch Dsgn

Keywords Cont Landsc Arch Dsgn

LA 48200 Documenting Historic Landscape

Documenting Historic Landscape

Independent in-depth study and presentation of specific research or design problems selected by the student in consultation with the instructor. Open only to advanced students. Permission of instructor required.

LA 49000 Site Systems Earthworks

Site Systems Earthworks

LA 49000 Land And Society

LA 49000 Climate Change And Public Perc

Climate Change And Public Perc

LA 49000 Environmental Psychology

Environmental Psychology

LA 49000 Special Problems In Landscape Architecture

Special Problems In Landscape Architecture

Independent in-depth study and presentation of specific research or design problems selected by the student in consultation with the instructor. Open only to advanced students. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

LA 49000 Climate Change & LA Adaptation

Climate Change & LA Adaptation

For students doing individualized research on landscape architecture; report required. Arrange with academic advisor and honors research advisor before registering. Admission to the honors program required. Permission of instructor required.

LA 49900 Thesis Research-Honors

Thesis Research-Honors

The growing need for understanding the role of individuals, communities, and society in shaping the natural environment has led to a greater emphasis on landscape architectural research and the need to provide training in the research methods to support these efforts.  It is an exciting time to enter this arena as landscape architects are collaborating with natural and social scientist to achieve better conservation outcomes, promote sustainable behaviors, and increase awareness and understanding of the complex environmental challenges facing our society. Non-Landscape Architecture students may gain enrollment with permission of instructor. Typically offered Fall.

LA 50100 Research Methods For Design Applications

Research Methods For Design Applications

Rotating topics dealing with skills, knowledge, and experiences related to landscape architectural theory, expression, and practice. Permission of instructor required.

LA 58100 Human Factors In Envmtl Dsgn

Human Factors In Envmtl Dsgn

LA 58100 Urban Ecological Restoration

Urban Ecological Restoration

LA 58100 Special Topics In Landscape Architecture

Special Topics In Landscape Architecture

LA 58100 Landscape Representation

Landscape Representation

LA 58100 Research Mthds For Design Appl

Research Mthds For Design Appl

Rotating topics dealing with skills, knowledge, and experiences related to landscape architectural theory, expression, and practice. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring.

LA 58100 Landscape Photo Documentation

Landscape Photo Documentation

Rotating topics that explore focused issues in landscape architecture theory and practice. Analysis and experience of contemporary issues, designs, and designers explored through presentation, discussion, critique, and practice of thematic content. Permission of instructor. Typically offered Fall Spring.

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