Programs:
Major:
Landscape
Architecture (B.L.A.)
Minor: Landscape
Architecture
Courses:
LA:
Landscape ArchitectureLandscape architecture involves
applying natural and aesthetic principles to the planning, design, preservation, and
management of the land. In response to social and ecological problems and for public
health and safety, landscape architects combine and coordinate skills and understanding of
the arts, ecology, engineering, and human behavior to arrange spaces and objects upon the
land for human use and enjoyment. Ball State University's programs in landscape
architecture are fully accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board of
the American Society of Landscape Architects.
| MAJOR IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
(B.L.A.), 113 hours |
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| PREFIX |
NO |
SHORT TITLE |
CR HRS |
| CAP |
101 |
Environ Dsgn |
3 |
|
102 |
Environ Dsgn |
3 |
|
161 |
Dsgn Media 1 |
2 |
|
162 |
Dsgn Media 2 |
2 |
| ARCH |
100 |
Intro Arch |
2 |
| PLAN |
100 |
Urban Plan |
2 |
| LA |
100 |
Intro L A |
2 |
|
201 |
Site Des |
4 |
|
202 |
Pk Op Sp Des |
4 |
|
214 |
Field Study |
1 |
|
220 |
L A Hist 1 |
3 |
|
221 |
L A Hist 2 |
3 |
|
270 |
Env Syst |
3 |
|
280 |
L A Comp App |
3 |
|
301 |
Hsg Com Des |
4 |
|
302 |
Plant Des |
4 |
|
311 |
L A Engneer 1 |
4 |
|
312 |
L A Engneer 2 |
4 |
|
341 |
Plants 1 |
4 |
|
369 |
Internshp (0-1) |
1 |
|
401 |
Reg L A Des |
4 |
|
403 |
Urban Design |
4 |
|
404 |
L A Comp Proj |
5 |
|
413 |
L A Engneer 3 |
4 |
|
451 |
L A Research |
3 |
|
460 |
Pro Practice |
3 |
| 8 hours from department electives |
8 |
| 3 hours from |
|
| BIO |
216 |
Ecology (3) |
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| GEOL |
207 |
Envir Geol (3) |
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| NREM |
211 |
Water Resour (3) |
|
|
221 |
Soil Resourc (3) |
3 |
| Directed electives or minor |
18 |
| General electives |
3 |
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113 hrs
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| MINOR IN LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE, 19 hours |
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| PREFIX |
NO |
SHORT TITLE |
CR HRS |
| LA |
100 |
Intro L A |
2 |
|
220 |
L A Hist 1 |
3 |
|
270 |
Env Syst |
3 |
|
311 |
L A Engneer 1 |
4 |
|
341 |
Plants 1 |
4 |
| 3 hours from other department
courses |
3 |
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19 hrs
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COURSES:
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (LA)
100 Introduction to Landscape Architecture. (2)
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.
201 Site Design. (4)
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.
202 Park and Open Space Design. (4)
Design projects emphasizing park design, park and recreational master planning, and
open-space design in rural, suburban, or urban settings.
Prerequisite: LA 201.
214 Field Studies. (1)
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.
215 Field Studies 2. (1-3)
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.
220 Landscape Architecture History 1. (3)
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.
221 Landscape Architecture History 2. (3)
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.
270 Environmental Systems. (3)
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.
280 Computer Applications in Landscape
Architecture. (3)
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.
301 Housing and Community Design. (4)
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.
302 Planting Design. (4)
Design problems focusing on the functional, ecological, and aesthetic uses of plants in
the landscape.
Prerequisite: LA 301, 341.
310 Landscape Architecture Design/Build
Projects. (3.0) Experiential service learning design/build projects
in landscape architecture. Faculty supervised, student implemented
design and construction of site-scale spaces in support of community
open space, recreation, or outdoor education needs.
Prerequisite: LA 270 or permission of the department chairperson.
311 Landscape Architectural Engineering 1. (4)
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.
312 Landscape Architectural Engineering 2. (4)
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.
320 Therapeutic Landscapes. (3.0)
Principles and practices of planning and design of landscapes for
healthy living. Topics may include the history and theory of therapeutic
landscapes in support of health care services, active living issues in
community design, and post-occupancy evaluations. Field trips may be
required.
Prerequisite: junior standing; LA 220 or 270; permission of the
department chairperson or instructor.
341 Landscape Plants 1. (4)
The study of woody and herbaceous plants, including plant identification and plant
adaptation to urban and natural environmental conditions.
342 Landscape Plants 2. (3)
The study of herbaceous landscape plants including plant identification and landscape
cultural requirements. Emphasizes both outdoor and indoor plants.
369 Landscape Architecture Internship.
(0-1)
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.
371 Theories and Practices of Sustainable Site
Design. (3.0)
Interdisciplinary course examining theories, tools and practices of
sustainable site design and landscape planning. Connections are made
between theories and green design movements; and sustainable design
projects are examined. Emphasis is placed on the interdisciplinary
nature of sustainable design, collaboration, and site design processes
for complex systems.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
380 Computer Applications in Landscape
Architecture 2. (3.0)
Intermediate level course in the use of computers in landscape
architecture. Emphasizes Web design, motion graphics, video, CD
authorship, various presentation techniques, three-dimensional computer
modeling and animation, and landscape engineering.
Prerequisite: LA 280 or permission of the department chairperson.
401 Regional Landscape Design. (4)
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.
403 Urban Design. (4)
Design studio emphasizing the physical and sociobehavioral 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.
404 Landscape Architecture Comprehensive Project.
(5) 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.
406 Special Design Studio. (2-4)
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.
413 Landscape Architectural Engineering 3.
(4)
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.
420 Historic Landscape Preservation. (3)
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.
430 Philosophy of Landscape Architecture. (3)
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.
451 Landscape Architecture Research. (3)
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.
460 Professional Practice. (3)
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.
464 Landscape Architectural Design
Communications
2. (3)
Advanced methods of landscape architectural design communications using a variety of
media.
Prerequisite: CAP 162.
465 Portfolio Preparation. (2)
The preparation of résumés, portfolios, and brochures related to securing internship
positions and other landscape architectural employment.
471 Sustainable Land Systems. (3)
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.
480 Computer Applications in Landscape
Architecture 3. (3.0)
Advanced level use of computers in landscape architecture. Emphasis
on three-dimensional computer modeling, animation and simulation,
fabrication, video and presentation techniques.
Prerequisite: LA
380 or permission of the department chairperson.
490 Independent Projects. (1-3)
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.
498 Special Projects in Landscape Architecture.
(1-6) 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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