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Department of Landscape Architecture Undergraduate Course Catalog
LA 100 - Introduction to Landscape Architecture.
An introduction to landscape architecture: lectures, site observations, and environmental experiences that focus on landscape architectural practice, representative projects, philosophy, and areas of specialization within the field.
LA 201 - Site Design.
Application of basic design principles, programming, and analysis to small-scale site-specific landscape design problems. Visual and functional design principles as they relate to natural and cultural influences in landscape design. Prerequisite: CAP 102. Parallel: LA 214.
LA 202 - Park and Open Space Design.
Design projects emphasizing park design, park and recreational master planning, and open-space design in rural, suburban, or urban settings. Prerequisite: LA 201.
LA 214 - Field Studies.
On-site studies of landscape architectural projects and practices, natural areas, and historic sites and landscapes. Urban or rural field trips; may include visits to professional offices and public planning and design agencies. One three- to five-day field trip is required. This course is offered for credit/no credit only. Parallel: LA 201.
LA 215 - Field Studies 2.
Group field studies of landscape architectural projects and practices, natural areas, and historic sites and landscapes. Urban and rural field trips may include visits to professional offices and public planning and design agencies. A minimum of one three- to five-day field trip is required. A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.
LA 220 - Landscape Architecture History 1.
The history of landscape architecture from ancient times to 1800. Examples of landscape expressions of the human-environment relationship resulting in the conscious shaping of urban and rural landscapes, and the creation of such landscapes as parks, gardens, and urban plazas.
LA 221 - Landscape Architecture History 2.
The history of landscape architecture from 1800 to the present. Emphasizes the North American human-environment relationship, its relationship to European antecedents, and other cultural parallels in landscape design. Prerequisite: LA 220.
LA 270 - Environmental Systems.
Qualitative investigations and analysis of landscape systems. Studies include the assessment of vegetation, climate, hydrology, soils, and subsurface geology as determinants of landscape architectural form; natural processes as they relate to the principles of landscape architectural construction.
LA 280 - Computer Applications in Landscape Architecture.
An introduction to the use of computers in landscape architecture. Emphasizes two- and three-dimensional computer-aided design and drawing, landscape data inventory and analysis, and landscape engineering. Prerequisite: CAP 162. Parallel: LA 202.
LA 301 - Housing and Community Design.
Design projects focusing on social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues as they relate to land-planning and site design for housing developments and residential communities. Prerequisite: LA 202.
LA 302 - Planting Design.
Design problems focusing on the functional, ecological, and aesthetic uses of plants in the landscape. Prerequisite: LA 301, 341.
LA 311 - Landscape Architectural Engineering 1.
Principles and practices of landscape engineering. Emphasizes the techniques and applications of land surveying, earthwork techniques including grading and estimation, and principles of site drainage. Prerequisite: LA 270.
LA 312 - Landscape Architectural Engineering 2.
Principles and practices of landscape architecture engineering and construction emphasizing landscape materials, structures, planting and fabrication techniques. Includes design implementation techniques and construction documents. Prerequisite: LA 311.
LA 341 - Landscape Plants 1.
The study of woody and herbaceous plants, including plant identification and plant adaptation to urban and natural environmental conditions.
LA 342 - Landscape Plants 2.
The study of herbaceous landscape plants including plant identification and landscape cultural requirements. Emphasizes both outdoor and indoor plants.
LA 369 - Landscape Architecture Internship.
A minimum of ten weeks of supervised employment under the direction of a landscape architect or allied design professional. Departmental approval required in advance of qualified employment. Requires employer and self- evaluation reports. Offered for credit/no credit only. Requires two registrations: one zero-hour registration during semester of field experience, and one one-hour registration the following fall semester. Prerequisite: LA 302, 311, 312. A total of 1 hour of credit may be earned.
LA 369A - Landscape Architecture Internship.
A minimum of ten weeks of supervised employment under the direction of a landscape architect or allied design professional. Departmental approval required in advance of qualified employment. Requires employer and self- evaluation reports. Offered for credit/no-credit only. Requires two registrations: one zero-hour registration during semester of field experience, and one one-hour registration the following fall semester. Prerequisite: LA 302. A total of 1 hours of credit may be earned.
LA 401 - Regional Landscape Design.
The application of principles of landscape architectural design to large- scale landscape settings. Topics include land planning, visual quality management, and natural and cultural landscape resource management. Prerequisite: LA 302.
LA 403 - Urban Design.
Design studio emphasizing the physical and socio-behavioral influences on the design of cities. Projects may focus on the design of new urban environments or the redesign and revitalization of existing urban centers. May include interdisciplinary studies. Prerequisite: LA 401 or permission of the instructor.
LA 404 - Landscape Architecture Comprehensive Project.
Analytical, conceptual, and design development processes applied to a comprehensive project in landscape architecture. Emphasizes guided independent design work based on individual initiative. Prerequisite: LA 403, 451.
LA 406 - Special Design Studio.
Design studio emphasizing special or unique topics in landscape architecture. Studio may be offered at on-campus or off-campus sites and may be part of an approved foreign study program. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and the department chairperson. A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned.
LA 406A - Special Design Studio.
Design studio emphasizing special or unique topics in landscape architecture. Studio may be offered at on-campus or off-campus sites; may be part of an approved foreign study program. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and department chairperson. A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned.
LA 406B - Special Design Studio.
Design studio emphasizing special or unique topics in landscape architecture. Studio may be offered at on-campus or off-campus sites; may be part of an approved foreign study program. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and department chairperson. A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned.
LA 413 - Landscape Architectural Engineering 3.
Principles and practices of landscape engineering and construction. Emphasizes roadway and parking lot engineering, practices of storm water management, and advanced grading. Prerequisite: LA 312.
LA 420 - Historic Landscape Preservation.
Survey of the history, theory, and methodologies of historic landscape preservation. Includes topics in both vernacular and designed historic landscape preservation, primarily in North America. Prerequisite: LA 221 or permission of the instructor.
LA 430 - Philosophy of Landscape Architecture.
Readings, seminars, and lectures in the background and development of historic and contemporary philosophies of landscape architecture. Includes discussions of design and environmental issues, land use, and professional ethics. Prerequisite: LA 221 or permission of the instructor.
LA 451 - Landscape Architecture Research.
Methods, procedures, and case studies of landscape architectural research. Includes guided development of an individual research program and proposal leading to the landscape architecture comprehensive project (LA 404). Prerequisite: LA 403.
LA 460 - Professional Practice.
Methods and practices of the profession of landscape architecture. Subjects include business and governmental organization, elements of contract law, business management, marketing, professional licensure, and ethics. Prerequisite: LA 302 or 369.
LA 464 - Landscape Architectural Design Communications 2.
Advanced methods of landscape architectural design communications using a variety of media. Prerequisite: CAP 162.
LA 465 - Portfolio Preparation.
The preparation of resumes, portfolios, and brochures related to securing internship positions and other landscape architectural employment.
LA 471 - Sustainable Land Systems.
Interdisciplinary course addressing sustainability in relation to diverse resource issues. It explores regions and sites as parts of land systems; and landscape planning and design integration with these systems to promote sustainability. It focuses on resource harvesting and regeneration; environmentally responsible materials and technologies; sustainable planning and design; building-site integration.
LA 490 - Independent Projects.
An independent study in environmental topics. Prerequisite: approval of the program proposal by a faculty advisor, the professor responsible for study assessment, and the department chairperson. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
LA 490A - Independent Projects.
An independent study in environmental topics. Prerequisite: approval of program proposal by faculty advisor, professor responsible for study assessment, and department chairperson. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
LA 490B - Independent Projects.
An independent study in environmental topics. Prerequisite: approval of program proposal by faculty advisor, professor responsible for study assessment, and department chairperson. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
LA 498 - Special Projects in Landscape Architecture.
Special and timely landscape architectural projects undertaken by groups. A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 6 in any one semester or term.
LA 498A - Special Projects in Landscape Architecture.
Special and timely landscape architectural projects undertaken by groups of students. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
LA 498B - Special Projects in Landscape Architecture.
Special and timely landscape architectural projects undertaken by groups of students. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
LA 498C - Special Projects in Landscape Architecture.
Special and timely landscape architectural projects undertaken by groups of students. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
LA 498E - Special Projects in Landscape Architecture.
Special and timely landscape architectural projects undertaken by groups. A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 6 in any one semester or term.
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CAP 381 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Design 1.
Introduction to two-dimensional computer-aided design using micro- and large computer CAD systems. Hardware and operating system concepts, drawing and editing commands. Emphasizes environmental design and planning applications. Prerequisite: permission of the dean of the College of Architecture and Planning.
CAP 382 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Design 2.
A continuation of CAP 381 in a three-dimensional environment. Introduction to the drawing environment, view manipulation, projections, coordinate systems, and hidden line and hidden surface shading. Emphasizes environmental design and planning applications. Prerequisite: CAP 381; permission of dean of the College of Architecture and Planning.
CAP 400 - Community-Based Projects.
Independent study in urban design, planning, landscape architecture, and architecture, offered in conjunction with the college's Community-Based Projects Program. A multidisciplinary approach to problem solving in collaboration with faculty and professional consultants. Prerequisite: permission of the Community-Based Projects coordinator. A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.
CAP 498 - Special Projects in College of Architecture and Planning.
Special projects in the College of Architecture and Planning undertaken by groups of students. Prerequisite: junior standing; permission of the project director. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
CAP 498A - Special Projects in College of Architecture and Planning.
Special projects in the College of Architecture and Planning undertaken by groups of students. Prerequisite: junior standing; permission of the project director. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
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