Graduate Course Descriptions

The following directory lists the graduate courses which the University expects to offer, although the University in no way guarantees that all such courses will be offered in any given academic year, and reserves the right to alter the list if conditions warrant. Click on the links below for a list of courses in that subject area. You may then click “View Classes” to see scheduled classes for individual courses.

5130. Landscape Architecture: Graphics III - Computer Applications

4.00 credits

Prerequisites: Instructor consent; only open to PLSC or LAND students. Not open to students who have passed LAND 3130.

Grading Basis: Graded

Knowledge and theory of computer use in landscape architecture. Computer applications for data gathering, analysis and graphic communication. Application of knowledge and theory to a variety of site planning and design projects.

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5294. Landscape Architecture: Seminar

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: Instructor consent; only open to PLSC or LAND students. Not open to students who have passed LAND 4294.

Grading Basis: Graded

A lecture and discussion-based course that builds a framework to critically investigate the extended geographies of urban socio-ecological processes. Opportunities are given for students to develop their interests within the discipline of landscape architecture connecting theory and practice to contemporary debates in the field.

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5420. Landscape Architecture: Design II - Space, Form and Meaning

5.00 credits

Prerequisites: Instructor consent; only open to PLSC or LAND students. Not open to students who have passed LAND 3420.

Grading Basis: Graded

Knowledge and theory of spatial form in architecture, landscape architecture and urban design. Application of theory in the creation of 3-dimensional landscape models in a studio environment. Student attitudes about self-expression, environmental issues and social responsibility will be explored.

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5430. Landscape Architecture: Design III - Program Development

5.00 credits

Prerequisites: Instructor consent required; Only open to PLSC or LAND students. Not open to students who have passed LAND 3430.

Grading Basis: Graded

Knowledge and theory of site design and planning with a focus on program analysis and development. Design of appropriate form and function through precedent study and research on user and client needs, development regulations and site context. Application of theory to a variety of project types and scales. Field trips required.

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5440. Landscape Architecture: Design IV - Community Planning

5.00 credits

Prerequisites: LAND 3430; Only open to PLSC or LAND students; Instructor consent required. Not open to students who have passed LAND 4440.

Grading Basis: Graded

Knowledge and theory of design of large-scale landscapes such as open space systems, village and town centers and residential subdivisions. Application of theory to a variety of projects including community outreach work. Field trips are required.

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5450. Landscape Architecture: Design V - Capstone

5.00 credits

Prerequisites: Only open to PLSC or LAND students; Instructor consent required. Not open to students who have passed LAND 4450.

Grading Basis: Graded

Knowledge and theory of site planning and design. Application of theory and skills from previous design courses to a single, comprehensive site planning and design project. Field trips are required.

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5995. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture

1.00 - 3.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites: Instructor consent.

Grading Basis: Graded

Credits, prerequisites, and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula and Course Committee.

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