Second
Year - Fall Semester
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Above left: clay
study landform models
Above right: vegetation model
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Students viewing clay study models through
a model scope. |
LArch
211 - Design & Theory I
(4 Credits) |
An introduction to design theories and principles of landscape architecture. Landscape architecture majors only.
Prerequisite: LArch 121S, A&A 101, A&A 102S, A&A103, A&A 104.
Concurrent: LArch 221 |
LArch
221 - Design Theory Seminar
(1 Credit)
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Inquiry-based reading and discussion of design theory literature relevant to the focus and content of LArch 211.
Landscape architecture majors only.
Prerequisite: LArch 121S, A&A 101, A&A 102S, A&A103, A&A 104.
Concurrent: LArch 211 |
LArch 231 - Intro to Design Implementation
(2 Credits) |
Introduction of basic principles and tools supporting landform data, site systems, grading, visualization representation and site circulation. Concurrent: LArch 251 |
LArch
241 -
Vegetation Ecology and Landscape Design
(3 Credits)
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Application of ecological knowledge to landscape design and management; emphasis on the use of plant communities in contemporary design. LArch or Landscape Contracting Majors only. |
LArch 251 - Visualization I
(2 Credits) |
Advanced visualization principles and techniques; computer-aided design, image processing, color theory and application; visual thinking and problem solving.
For Landscape Architecture majors only.
Prerequisite: A&A 102S, A&A 104 Concurrent: LArch 231 |
CAS
100 - Effective Speech
(3 Credits)
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Principles of communication, implemented through presentation of speeches, with some attention to group discussion and message evaluation. |
Second Year - Spring
Semester
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LArch
212 - Design & Theory II: Introduction to Issues of
Place
(4 Credits) |
Studio design addressing issues of nature and culture; application of theories, processes, and presentation methods learned in course and concurrent courses. LArch majors only.
Prerequisite: LArch 211, LArch 221, LArch 231, LArch 251.
Concurrent: LArch 222 |
LArch
222 - Design Theory Seminar
(1 Credit) |
Inquiry-based reading and discussion of design theory literature relevant to the focus and content of LArch 212. Prerequisite: LArch 211
Concurrent: LARch 212
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LArch
232 - Design Implementation I
(3 Credits) |
Principles of landform design and grading, including the use of landform as a design element, visualization and representation of landforms, methods for integrating site and structure, standards for grading and drainage, and the development of detailed grading plans.
Landscape Architecture majors only.
Prerequisite: LArch 212, LARch 222, Math 026 or higher. |
LArch 272 - Regional Field Trip
(1 Credit) |
A week-long class trip to visit recent projects, offices, and outstanding historical developments.
Prerequisite: LArch 241 |
GWS - English 202
(3 Credits) |
Effective writing.
Prerequisite: Engl 015 or Engl 030; fourth-semester standing |
GN - Geog 115 or Geosc 20
(3 Credits) |
Distribution of the world's landform features and mineral resources; their characteristics, causes, and significance. Practicum includes correlated field trips and laboratory studies. |
