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LA 1420

This course applies fundamentals of landscape design to small-scale site-planning projects. Work in the studio introduces students to the design process, design principles, construction materials, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1202 LA 1420   STU 501

  • Enrollment is limited to: landscape architecture majors.

LA 2020

Focuses on the role of materials and natural systems in design at multiple scales. Design strategies, theory and vocabulary in landscape architecture and allied disciplines are explored within ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 5 Credits Graded

  •  1203 LA 2020   STU 501

    • MWF Kennedy Hall 461
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Glass, M

  • Prerequisite: LA 2010 with grade of C or better.

LA 3020

This studio builds upon prior course work with an expectation that participants can creatively manipulate the program and conditions of a site or area, with increased emphasis on contemporary technology. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 5 Credits Graded

  •  1204 LA 3020   STU 501

    • MWF Kennedy Hall 461
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Goula, M

LA 3180

This course intends to establish a solid base of technical knowledge about the physical and performative characteristics of traditional building materials and emerging alternatives realted to landscape ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: LA 6180

  • 5 Credits Graded

  •  2130 LA 3180   LEC 001

  •  1205 LA 3180   LAB 401

    • TR Kennedy Hall 461
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Hong, Z

LA 4020

Community and ecological infrastructure design studio. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 5 Credits Graded

  •  1207 LA 4020   STU 502

    • TR Kennedy Hall 461
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Hogue, M

      Taylor, M

LA 4030

Working with their advisor, students create a written and visual document that describes the concentration intent. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LA 6030

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1208 LA 4030   DIS 201

  • Enrollment is limited to: Landscape Architecture undergrads in final year of study.

LA 4100

Designed to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD as a tool for design and construction documentation.  Explores the link between AutoCAD, Adobe Create Suite and Microsoft Office softwares. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LA 5100

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1210 LA 4100   LEC 001

  • Enrollment is limited to: Landscape Architecture students.

LA 4120

This course presents the student with an understanding of the emerging role of the professional landscape architect. The course helps students choose a type of practice and introduces the problems and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LA 6120

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1770 LA 4120   LEC 001

  • Landscape Architecture Majors ONLY.

LA 4830

Topical lecture series and seminars with a different subject and method each time it is offered. Students enrolled in the graduate version of the course (LA 5830) will submit written responses ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1773 LA 4830   SEM 101

    • F Kennedy Hall 465
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Cerra, J

      Goula, M

      Taylor, M

LA 4960

In this course, students participate in an experiential learning opportunity relevant to the student's focus of study or career goals in landscape architecture. A Landscape Architecture faculty member ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

LA 4970

Work on special topics by individuals or small groups. view course details

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  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

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  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

LA 4980

Designed to give qualified undergraduates experience through actual involvement in planning and teaching courses under the supervision of department faculty members. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

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  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

LA 4990

Permits outstanding undergraduates to carry out independent research in landscape architecture under academically appropriate faculty supervision. Research goals should include description, prediction, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

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  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

LA 5020

Studio course emphasizing the design process and principles ingenerating design ideas, concepts and plans. The course focuses on the aestheties and functionality of site-specific design. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 5 Credits Graded

  •  1211 LA 5020   STU 501

    • MWF Kennedy Hall 466
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Birkeland, J

  • Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

LA 5060

Intermediate-level course focusing on modes of landscape representation from ideation to presentation. Representation modes may include freehand, process drawing, and analysis and orthographic drawing; ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1986 LA 5060   LEC 001

    • M Kennedy Hall 465
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Birkeland, J

LA 5100

Designed to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD as a tool for design and construction documentation.  Explores the link between AutoCAD, Adobe Create Suite and Microsoft Office softwares. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LA 4100

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2267 LA 5100   LEC 001

LA 5830

Topical lecture series and seminars with a different subject and method each time it is offered. Students enrolled in the graduate version of the course (LA 5830) will submit written responses ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2313 LA 5830   SEM 101

    • F Kennedy Hall 465
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Cerra, J

      Goula, M

      Taylor, M

LA 5900

This seminar is intended to provide Landscape Architecture Students (as well as Architecture, Planning students) with knowledge of the most relevant histories, theories and critical discourses related ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1827 LA 5900   SEM 101

LA 5960

In this course, students participate in an experiential learning opportunity relevant to the student's focus of study or career goals in landscape architecture. A Landscape Architecture faculty member ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  2803 LA 5960   INT 301

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Goula, M

LA 5970

Work on special topics by individuals or small groups. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1508 LA 5970   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Hong, Z

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Undergraduates, enroll in LA 4970. Please sign into your faculty section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1510 LA 5970   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Boggs, Z

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Undergraduates, enroll in LA 4970. Please sign into your faculty section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1511 LA 5970   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Taylor, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Undergraduates, enroll in LA 4970. Please sign into your faculty section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1512 LA 5970   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Goula, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Undergraduates, enroll in LA 4970. Please sign into your faculty section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1513 LA 5970   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Cerra, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Undergraduates, enroll in LA 4970. Please sign into your faculty section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1982 LA 5970   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Hogue, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1514 LA 5970   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Glass, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Undergraduates, enroll in LA 4970. Please sign into your faculty section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1515 LA 5970   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Gleason, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Undergraduates, enroll in LA 4970. Please sign into your faculty section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1516 LA 5970   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Weber, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Undergraduates, enroll in LA 4970. Please sign into your faculty section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1580 LA 5970   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Birkeland, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Undergraduates, enroll in LA 4970. Please sign into your faculty section.

LA 5980

Designed to give qualified students experience through involvement in planning and teaching courses under the supervision of faculty members. The experience may include leading discussion sections, preparing, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  1212 LA 5980   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Birkeland, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Permission of instructor is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  1522 LA 5980   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Cerra, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Permission of instructor is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  1592 LA 5980   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Taylor, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Permission of instructor is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  1593 LA 5980   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Vanucchi, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Permission of instructor is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  1774 LA 5980   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Goula, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Permission of instructor is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  1775 LA 5980   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Weber, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Permission of instructor is required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  2364 LA 5980   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Hogue, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Permission of instructor is required.

LA 6020

This studio builds on prior course work with an expectation that participants can creatively manipulate the program and conditions of a site, with increased emphasis on contemporary technology and 'best' ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 5 Credits Graded

  •  1213 LA 6020   STU 501

    • MWF Kennedy Hall 466
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Boggs, Z

      Boggs-Fernandez, I

  • Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

LA 6030

Working with their advisor, students create a written and visual paper that documents the concentration intent. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LA 4030

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1209 LA 6030   DIS 201

  • Enrollment limited to: Landscape Architecture graduate students in final year of study.

LA 6120

This course presents teh student with an understanding of the emerging role of the professional landscape architect.  The course helps students choose a type of practice and introduces the problems and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LA 4120

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2263 LA 6120   LEC 001

LA 6180

This course intends to establish a solid base of technical knowledge about the physical and performative characteristics of traditional building materials and emerging alternatives realted to landscape ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: LA 3180

  • 5 Credits Graded

  •  2131 LA 6180   LEC 001

  •  1206 LA 6180   LAB 401

    • TR Kennedy Hall 461
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Hong, Z

LA 6940

Topical subjects in landscape architectural design, theory, history, or technology. Includes group study of topics not considered in other courses. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Rural Adaptation

  •  2521 LA 6940   LEC 003

    • W Kennedy Hall 103
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Weber, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Landscape and Film Screenings

  •  2743 LA 6940   LEC 004

    • W Malott Hall 230
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Hogue, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Second World Urbanism: Landscape Infrastructures

  • 19541 LA 6940   LEC 005

    • TR Kennedy Hall 466
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Taylor, M

LA 7020

This advanced design studio provides students in the final year of the graduate program in Landscape Architecture with the opportunity to work on complex, real-time projects. The overarching goal of this ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 5 Credits Graded

  • 19709 LA 7020   STU 501

LA 8900

Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  •  1215 LA 8900   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Hong, Z

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  •  1528 LA 8900   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Birkeland, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  •  1581 LA 8900   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Goula, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  •  1582 LA 8900   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Vanucchi, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  •  1583 LA 8900   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Hogue, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  •  1584 LA 8900   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Cerra, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  •  1585 LA 8900   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Loebach, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  •  1586 LA 8900   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Aymer, V

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4-9 Credits Graded

  •  1587 LA 8900   RSC 709

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Weber, A

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Independent research, under faculty guidance leading to the development of a comprehensive and defensible design or study related to the field of landscape architecture. Work is expected to be completed in final semester of residency.