An introduction to the physical design professions with emphasis on the role of landscape architects. Emphasis on development of design awareness,...
This course explores the cultural form expressed in landscapes from ancient times to the present. (Offered through Distance Education format only.)
An examination of the theory, process and vocabulary of spacial design. An exploration of the social, psychological, and behavioural forces a designer...
A study of biophysical factors and their influence on design. Including soils, climate, vegetation, hydrology, and fauna. Natural and cultural systems...
This course covers the visual and physical characteristics of plants and their use. Students will study design theory and its application at a site...
This course explores the identification and cultural requirements of native and introduced plants in cultivated and naturalized landscapes from a...
A focus on contour grading to facilitate circulation, stormwater runoff, and design intent. Aspects of surveying, plotting, as well as runoff and cut...
The study of materials commonly used for landscape construction. Specification of procedures and materials for contractual purposes. Detail drafting.
Introduction to the evolution and history of planning and its conceptual base. A study of the theoretical foundations of planning. Emphasis on the...
Application of the site planning process, including programming, site analysis, functional analysis and diagramming. Application of design theory and...
Lectures and projects emphasizing the integration of design theory, skills and knowledge using site scale and urban design projects. Highlighting the...
Application of the landscape architectural design process to conservation, development and rehabilitation of landscapes. Projects at an intermediate...
Exercises in regional scale design and master planning to provide an understanding of the integrative design process that considers ecological,...
This course offers an integrated approach to understanding the functioning of landscapes. The emerging theories, concepts and methodologies of...
Lectures and studio exercises that integrate construction documentation with design. The technical procedures needed to direct design implementation...
Production of construction drawings, documents and cost estimates using computer and manual techniques.
Each student establishes, in consultation with the faculty member chosen, the content of special study within the area of expertise of that...
An integrated overview of professional issues involving practice, ethics, environmental concerns, government policy, research needs and professional...
Students will select significant problems related to landscape architecture and explore the scholarship related to problem identification and...
A study of the major objectives, policies and administrative practices of the principal park and recreation agencies at various levels of government,...
