An asterisk (*) following the four-digit number indicates the course is approved for graduate credit.
Graduate College
Landscape Architecture (LA)
LA 1013
Introduction to Landscape Architecture and Landscape Contracting
An overview of the field of landscape architecture and landscape contracting with emphasis on the role of the landscape architect/landscape contractor and the need for design and management of outdoor space and structures and the environment.
LA 2213
Landscape Architecture Graphics I
Lab 6. Recommended: 3 hours credit in freehand drawing or drafting. Drafting and illustration techniques for developing and presenting landscape concepts and designs in black and white media. Computer graphics applications, including illustration, typesetting, scanning and visualization techniques.
LA 2223
Landscape Architecture Graphics II
Lab 3. Prerequisite(s): 2213. The application of multimedia color presentation and delineation techniques to more complex plans, drawings and programs.
LA 2323
Computer-aided Design
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): 1013, 2213. Introduction to computer operating systems. Principles of electronic drafting and visual communication techniques related to the landscape for two-dimensional and three-dimensional systems.
LA 2513
(D)Native American Symbolism in Landscape Design
Lab 3. Study of cultural diversity through Native American symbolism and application of these symbols as design elements relating to functional and aesthetic qualities in landscape design.
LA 3010
Internship in Landscape Architecture and Landscape Contracting
1-7 credits, max 10. Prerequisite(s): 45 credit hours, consent of internship chairperson. Supervised work experience with approved public and private employers in landscape architecture, landscape contracting or related fields. May not be substituted for other required courses.
LA 3112
Landscape Architecture Seminar I
Prerequisite(s): 1013. Professional analysis of various aspects of the landscape architecture profession and designed works with guest speakers and in-state or regional field trips to completed works. Required of fourth year students.
LA 3314
Landscape Architectural Design I
Lab 8. Prerequisite(s): 1013, 2223 and 2323. Introduction to the principles of design, problem solving, site analysis, and the correlation of aesthetic concerns with functional solutions in small-scale landscape architecture design problems and computer-aided design applications.
LA 3324
Landscape Architectural Design II
Lab 8. Prerequisite(s): 3314. The design of small to medium scale areas with an emphasis on design process, site analysis and computer-aided design applications.
LA 3673
(H)History and Theory of Landscape Architecture
History and historic styles and approaches to landscape architectural design. Past and present landscape design theory.
LA 3682
Professional Practice and Office Procedure
Ethics, office practice and procedure. Contract documents and specifications relating to landscape architecture.
LA 3884
Landscape Architectural Construction I
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): 2323, MCAG 2313. Review mechanical drafting and lettering techniques, understanding contours, principles of stormwater runoff, site grading and earthwork calculations, methods of managing stormwater runoff, erosion control, introduction to paving and drainage construction materials, specifications, cost estimating. Semester project covering grading, drainage, cut and fill, stormwater runoff, specifications, and cost estimating. Utilizing Auto CAD and other computer applications.
LA 3894
Landscape Architectural Construction II
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): 2323, 3884. Advanced grading and drainage, horizontal and vertical roadway alignment, site layout and dimensioning, construction documents, site utilities, engineering properties of soils, introduction to paving and drainage construction materials, introduction to retaining wall design and site lighting. Semester project covering construction documents, site layout and dimensioning, grading and drainage, cut and fill, site utilities, retaining walls, site lighting and cost estimating utilizing Auto CAD and other computer applications.
LA 4034*
Landscape Planting Design
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): 3324, HORT 2313 and 2413. Plants in the landscape as aesthetic and functional elements. Environmental enhancement by and for plants. Preparation of planting sketches, plans and specifications.
LA 4053
(I)International Experience in Landscape Architecture-Japan
Prerequisite(s): Consent of appropriate faculty member. Participation in a formal or informal educational experience related with landscape architecture in Japan.
LA 4063
(I)International Experience in Landscape Architecture-Peru
Prerequisite(s): Consent of appropriate faculty member. Participation in a formal or informal educational experience related with landscape architecture in Peru.
LA 4112
Landscape Architecture Seminar II
Prerequisite(s): 4514. Topics in landscape architecture and related fields, career exploration and job placement. Out-of-state field trips to completed landscape architecture projects. Required of fifth year students.
LA 4414*
Landscape Architectural Design III
Lab 8. Prerequisite(s): 3324, 3884. Medium scale site development projects with an emphasis on landforms, structures and computer-aided design applications. Portfolio must be reviewed and approved in Design II for admittance to the professional phase of the program.
LA 4424*
Landscape Architectural Design IV
Lab 8. Prerequisite(s): 4414, 4894. Medium-scale complex landscape architectural design projects with emphasis on arrangement and design of landscape elements as they relate to functional and aesthetic qualities. Integration of landscape construction detailing, drawings as part of design presentation, and computer-aided design applications.
LA 4433*
Land Use and Community Planning
Lab 3. Prerequisite(s): 3313. The inventory and analysis of natural and man-made landscape resources and their application to land use and community planning within the framework of a municipality's comprehensive plan and regulations.
LA 4514*
Landscape Architectural Design V
Lab 8. Prerequisite(s): 4424, 4894. The design of large-scale sites with an emphasis on mixed use developments and computer-aided design applications.
LA 4524*
Landscape Architectural Design VI
Lab 10. Prerequisite(s): 4514. A capstone course with a large scale development project in urban design, recreation or resource planning with computer-aided design applications, summarizing previous planning, design and construction course work.
LA 4573*
Recreation Planning
Lab 6. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Theory and methods for small and large scale area planning with emphasis on natural and cultural resources.
LA 4583*
Landscape Environmental Planning
Lab 6. Prerequisite(s): 3324. Development of landscape architectural projects in the context of conservation, preservation, urban, regional planning and other developmental design problems encountered by the landscape architect.
LA 4680
Landscape Architecture Assembly
1 credit, max 4. Presentations by faculty members and guest speakers dealing with various aspects of landscape architecture or related fields.
LA 4894*
Landscape Architectural Construction III
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): 2323, 3324, 3884. A capstone course utilizing design techniques, computer skills, construction materials, methods and applications for the landscape industry. Detailed computerized construction drawings of pavement, fences, walls, wood structures, irrigation, and water features will be prepared. Comprehensive construction documents are required as a semester project utilizing computer drafting, design and calculation applications.
LA 4990*
(I)Landscape Architecture Special Problems
1-6 credits, max 12. Prerequisite(s): Consent of appropriate faculty member. Landscape architectural related problems.
LA 5110*
Advanced Special Problems
1-12 credits, max 20. Prerequisite(s): Consent of appropriate faculty member. Specific landscape architectural problems.
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