Courses in the Division of Landscape Architecture
LA G5243 LA Technology: Materials and Construction
Technical requirements and design characteristics of landscape construction materials. Brick, concrete, asphalt, stone, wood, paving, curbs, walls, site furnishings, lighting of small structures and basic construction documentation.
LA G5343 LA Technology: Site Issues
Technical aspects of land and water interactions in site planning and landscape engineering. Introduction to contours, grading and earthwork; watersheds and site drainage; horizontal and vertical curves; erosion control and sedimentation.
LA 5403 Research Methods in Landscape Architecture
Introduces basic research methods applicable to landscape architecture.
LA G5513 LA Drawing and Graphics
Basic techniques for visual thinking/ seeing and basic graphic techniques for 2 and 3 dimensional representation. Different methods of communication such as sketching, diagramming, plan section and elevation drawing, rendering, one and two point perspective and axonometric drawing for layout and composition. (Please refer to the Admissions Requirements page for more information regarding this course for Fall Semester 2009)
LA G5515 LA Introductory Graduate Studio I
Small scale problems in landscape architecture with particular emphasis on principles and elements of design, design of individual sites, design as a process including communication of site analysis, design development and final design proposals.
LA G5525 LA Introductory Graduate Studio II
Introduction to site planning at small to medium scales with particular emphasis on design process where consideration of natural and human factors influence design solutions. Subject matter varies and is reflective of a host of problems and issues common to landscape architecture.
LA G5535 LA Intermediate Graduate Studio III
Studio work concerned with park, recreation and open space issues pertinent to contemporary needs; subject matter may include park typologies and their design, recreation typologies, public education, greenways, scenic byways, eco-tourism, schools, art in the landscape and community gardens.
LA G5545 LA Intermediate Graduate Studio IV
Focus on housing and community planning as related to site planning and site design with particular emphasis on urban environments, housing typologies, community participation, community facilities and the landscape architect's approach to integration of proposed developments with natural and human contexts.
RCPL 5525 Comprehensive Planning Studio
Theoretical and essential processes common to developments in regenerative design and planning as related to sustaining healthy human and natural environments; particular emphasis is placed upon inventory and analysis at the regional scale in which geographic land units such as watersheds, mountain ranges, islands, towns, cites, major neighborhoods or urban districts are common subject matter.
LA G5613 LA Computer Applications
A survey of computer applications common to the profession of landscape architecture including word processing, desktop publishing, computer image manipulation, computer aided drafting, spreadsheets and databases with particular emphasis on computer image manipulation and computer-aided drafting.
LA G5713 Plant Materials and Technology
Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. Identification and classification of native and ornamental woody deciduous [and evergreen] trees, shrubs, vines, and ground covers. Study of their morphology, cultural characteristics, landscape uses, pruning maintenance, planting and establishment. Includes basic horticultural principles, plant processes, and factors affecting plant growth.
LA G5924 Planting Design
An intensive lecture/studio emphasizing the use of plants in landscape design.
LA G5940 Field Work
Studies in landscape architecture not suited to the conventional classroom setting.
LA G5943 History and Theory of 20th Century American Landscape Architecture
A survey of American landscape architecture trends and personalities through the late 20th century. Includes and overview of European and Asian landscape and garden design precedents. The framework of modern architecture, modern art, and public art which both provided a context for and influenced landscape architecture will also be discussed.
LA G5950 Graduate Project Proposal
Proposal and development for terminal graduate project in landscape architecture.
LA G5960 Directed Readings
Selected readings in landscape architecture.
LA 6596 Graduate Project
An approved individual project or thesis exploring or integrating the student's specialization within landscape architecture.
LA 6643 Urban Design Theory
A survey of theory relevant to the urban design process, including social and behavioral concepts, visual and aesthetic theory, spatial and geographic factors of urban form.
LA 6950 Applied Research
Approved individual research in landscape architecture coordinated with electives in preparation for the graduate project.
LA 6990 Graduate Special Studies
Selected topics in landscape architecture