Landscape Architecture
(LAND)
200. Introduction to Landscape
Architectural Practice. (1-0). Credit 1. I
Explores and evaluates the diversity of landscape architectural
practice; defines the traditional practice forms and examines
evolving and boundary expanding opportunities for future practice;
introduces the departmental curriculum and faculty.*
240. History of Landscape
Architecture. (3-0). Credit 3. I
An introduction to the history of land use and design from
prehistory to the present in areas other than the United States;
emphasis on European and Asian planning and design precedent.
Africa and Australia are also discussed. Prerequisite: Sophomore
classification or higher.*
254. Landscape Architecture
Communications I. (2-4). Credit 3.
Introduction to basic drafting and drawing required for landscape
architecture projects, introduction to basic concepts, principles
of graphic composition and pencil sketching techniques. Prerequisite:
ENDS 115 or approval of instructor.
255. Landscape Architectural
Communications II. (2-4). Credit 3. I
Advanced study in traditional and computer-based communication
techniques in landscape architecture including studio explorations
in concept and analysis graphics, color sketching, perspective
drawing and rendering, desktop publishing, image capturing
and manipulation, and compilation of graphic presentations;
lecture, demonstrations and studio assignments. Prerequisite:
LAND 254 or approval of instructor.*
310. Landscape Theory. (3-0).
Credit 3.
Relevant theoretical discourse in landscape architecture
and urban planning; urban theory, social and cultural theory;
environmental philosophy and environmental aesthetics. Prerequisite:
Junior classification or approval of instructor.
318. Landscape Design I. (2-7).
Credit 4. I
Beginning studio course in land design; forces that produce
usable three-dimensional site-space relationships; problems
presented to give a basic knowledge of the scope of landscape
architecture. Prerequisites: LAND 255; junior classification.*
319. Landscape Design II.
(2-7). Credit 4. II
Continuation of LAND 318; basic design principles that combine
natural systems (such as landform, water, vegetation, wildlife
habitat, soils, climate) and man-built systems (such as roads,
buildings, utilities). Prerequisites: LAND 318 and 329; junior
classification.*
320. Landscape Design III.
(2-9). Credit 5. I
Design process, synthesis and design refinement; problems
to stimulate highly creative self-motivated results. Prerequisites:
LAND 319 and 330.*
321. Landscape Design IV.
(2-9). Credit 5. II
Continuation of LAND 320; land design projects of increased
complexity with site scale problems used to demonstrate complete
design thought. One or more field trips may be required as
part of the course. Prerequisite: LAND 320.*
329. Landscape Construction
I. (2-4). Credit 3. II
Aspects of land manipulation and consideration of earth bound
elements in landscape development; contours, landform, grading
design, drainage principles, cut and fill computations, basic
hydraulics, drafting. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.*
330. Landscape Construction
II. (2-4). Credit 3. I
Various construction elements typically
found in landscape development; statics and mechanics of
simple structures; wood, masonry, concrete construction procedures
and techniques; drafting, lettering and clarity of details.
Portfolio required. Prerequisites: LAND 318 and 329.*
331. Landscape Construction
III. (2-4). Credit 3. II
Construction document preparation, working drawings, project
layout and design; theory and principles of irrigation and
lighting design. Field trips and portfolio required. Prerequisites:
LAND 320 and 330.*
340. Development of Landscape
Architecture in North America. (3-0). Credit 3.
The interaction between people and the land in North America
from pre-European settlement to the present; trends and settlement
patterns, resource exploitation, relationships of cultural,
social, technological and political factors to land use, and
on the growth and current roles of the profession of landscape
architecture. Prerequisite: Sophomore classification.*
420. Landscape Design V. (3-9).
Credit 6. I
Advanced site scale problems to include major design project
supported with complete programming, design and project management
components. Prerequisites: LAND 321 and 331.*
421. Landscape Design VI.
(2-9). Credit 5. II
Advanced study and research designed to take the student
beyond the core design experience; introduction of issues,
methodologies, tools and techniques developing in professional
practice. Prerequisite: LAND 420.*
442. Professional Practice.
(3-0). Credit 3.
Introduction to the procedures, project management and ethical
framework in which professional landscape architectural practice
occurs including proposal preparation, fee structures, forms
of practice, project management and construction documents.
Prerequisites: LAND 420; senior classification; approval of
instructor.*
461. Geographic Information
System Application in Resource Management. (2-4). Credit3.
Process of and planning for change in the urban environment
and its infrastructure; Geographic Information System (GIS)
tools introduced and used to support this work; GIS theory
and resource management modeling. Prerequisites: Junior classification
and approval of instructor.*
485. Directed Studies. Credit
1 to 6. I, II, S
Special problems in various phases of landscape architecture
assigned to individual students or to groups. Consultation
and assigned collateral reading. Prerequisite: Approval of
department head.*
489. Special Topics in...
Credit 1 to 4. I, II, S
Selected topics in an identified field of landscape architecture.
May be repeated for credit.*