College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Requirements Admission Bachelor's Degree College University General Education Majors Agriculture and Natural Resources Allied Health Science Animal Science Cytotechnology Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Dietetics Environmental Science Horticulture Individualized Major Landscape Architecture Medical Technology Natural Resources Nutritional Sciences Pathobiology Resource Economics Turfgrass and Soil Science Minors Aquaculture Aquaculture Business Management Dairy Management Equine Business Management Food Science Landscape Design Nutrition for Exercise and Sport Sport Nutrition Therapeutic Horsemanship Education Wildlife Conservation Courses Agriculture and Resource Economics (ARE) Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) Allied Health (AH) Animal Science (ANSC) Cytotechnology (CYTO) Diagnostic Genetic Sciences (DGS) Dietetics (DIET) Health Sciences (HESC) Horticulture (HORT) Landscape Architecture LAND) Medical Technology (MT) Natural Resources Management and Engineering (NRME) Nutritional Sciences (NUSC) Pathobiology and Veterinary Science (PVS) Plant Sciences (PLSC) Soil Science (SOIL) Turfgrass Science (TURF)

 

Landscape Architecture (LAND)

Head of Department: Professor Mary E. Musgrave
Department Office: Room 119, W.B. Young Building

For major requirements, see the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources section of this Catalog.

241C. Landscape Architecture: Graphics III - Computer Applications

(Formerly offered as PLSC 241C.) First semester. Four credits. Three class periods and three 1-hour labs. Prerequisites: LAND 256. Open to Landscape Architecture majors only. Westa

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.

255. Landscape Architecture: Graphics I - Design Drawing

(Formerly offered as PLSC 255.) First semester. Four credits. Two class periods and two 2-hour studios. Open only with consent of instructor. Open to sophomores or higher. Schwab

Knowledge and theory of graphic representation, exploration and development of design form. Introduction to basic design principles. Application of graphic and design theory through free-hand drawing in a studio environment. Abstraction and transformation of form emphasized.

256. Landscape Architecture: Graphics II - Design Communication

(Formerly offered as PLSC 256.) Second semester. Four credits. Three class periods and three 1-hour studios. Open to Landscape Architecture majors only. Prerequisite: LAND 255. Open to sophomores or higher. Miniutti

Knowledge and theory of visual perception and model making. Application of theory in the creation of various graphic products including plan, section, elevation, paraline and perspective drawings. Controlled free hand and computer methods in a studio environment.

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

(Formerly offered as PLSC 262.) First semester. Five credits. Three class periods and three 2-hour studios. Open to Landscape Architecture majors only. Prerequisite: LAND 265. Miniutti

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.

265. Landscape Architecture: Design I - Site Analysis

(Formerly offered as PLSC 265.) Second semester. Five credits. Three class periods and three 2-hour studios. Open to Landscape Architecture majors only. Prerequisite: LAND 255 and 275. Open to sophomores or higher. Field trips are required. Westa

Knowledge and theory of site design and site analysis. Dimensional requirements and appropriate relationships of site elements and systems. Collection and analysis of site data including legal, physical and cultural factors. Application in a variety of site design projects.

266. Landscape Architecture: Design III - Program Development

(Formerly offered as PLSC 266.) Second semester. Five credits. Three class periods and three 2-hour studios. Open to Landscape Architecture majors only. Prerequisite: LAND 262. Field trips are required. Schwab

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.

267. Landscape Architecture : Design V - Capstone

(Formerly offered as PLSC 267.) Second semester. Five credits. Three class periods and three 2-hour studios. Prerequisite: LAND 276. Open to Landscape Architecture majors only. Field trips required. Westa

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.

268. Landscape Architecture: Construction III - Planting Design

(Formerly offered as PLSC 268.) First semester. Four credits. Two class periods and two 2-hour studios. Open to Landscape Architecture majors only. Prerequisite: LAND 280. Schwab

Knowledge and theory of the role of plants as visual, spatial, ecological and cultural design elements. Analysis and creation of planting plans that support and develop design concepts and respond to physical site conditions. Application of knowledge and theory by developing planting plans, models and databases for a variety of project types in a studio environment.

271. Landscape Architecture: Theory IV - Professional Practice

(Formerly offered as PLSC 271.) First semester. Three credits. Three class periods. Open to Landscape Architecture majors only. Prerequisite: LAND 277. Alexopoulos

Business, legal and professional dimensions of landscape architecture. Modes of practice, licensure and ethics, and contract development and administration. Emphasis on portfolio development and licensure preparation.

275. Landscape Architecture: Theory I - The Cultural Landscape

(Formerly offered as PLSC 275.) First semester. Two credits. Two class periods. Open to sophomores or higher. Miniutti

An introduction to the study of landscape architecture and related planning and design disciplines. Emphasis on understanding the political and social forces which influence development patterns in the United States.

276. Landscape Architecture: Design IV - Community Planning

(Formerly offered as PLSC 276.) First semester. Five credits. Three class periods and three 2-hour studios. Prerequisite: LAND 266. Open to Landscape Architecture majors only. Field trips are required. Alexopoulos

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.

277. Landscape Architecture: Theory II - Design History

(Formerly offered as PLSC 277.) Second semester. Three credits. Three class periods. Prerequisite: LAND 275. Open to sophomores or higher. Alexopoulos

The development of designed landscapes is followed through time, emphasizing influences on current landscape architecture theory and practice.

280. Landscape Architecture: Construction II - Materials and Methods

(Formerly offered as PLSC 280.) Second semester. Four credits. Two class periods and two 2-hour studios. Prerequisite: LAND 281. Open to Landscape Architecture majors only. Westa

Knowledge and theory of site construction. Characteristics and installation methods of materials including concrete, masonry, wood and metal. Application of knowledge and theory through development of construction drawings and related documents for site construction projects.

281. Landscape Architecture : Construction I - Site Engineering

(Formerly offered as PLSC 281.) First semester. Four credits. Two class periods and two 2-hour studios. Prerequisite: LAND 256. Open to Landscape Architecture majors only. Alexopoulos

Theory and practice in manipulating landform in landscape architeture. Earthwork computation, drainage systems, sedimentation and erosion control, roadway design and low-impact design.

290W. Environmental Planning and Landscape Design

(Formerly offered as PLSC 290W.) Second semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one discussion period. Prerequisite: Open only with consent of instructor; ENGL 110 or 111 or 250. Schwab

Theories, concepts and methods for sustainable design of the land to balance the needs for conservation and development. Topics include land use planning, ecological design, and cultural and  natural landscape assessment at a variety of scales and settings.

293. Landscape Architecture: Theory V - Seminar

(Formerly offered as PLSC 293.) Either semester. One credit. Open to Landscape Architecture majors only. Course may be repeated for credit.

Current topics in landscape architecture.