Courses
LSA
(see Catalog for complete ESF Course descriptions)
LSA 132. Orientation Seminar: Landscape Architecture (1)
One hour of lecture, discussion and/or exercises. Occasional field trips. Orientation to campus resources available to ensure academic success. Introduction to the professional culture and some topics of interest to landscape architects. Fall.
LSA 182. Drawing Studio (3)
Six hours of studio and one hour of lecture. This drawing course intro-duces the students to materials, techniques and components of drawing, architectural elements and figure drawing. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite: Landscape architecture students or permission of instructor.
LSA 205. Art, Culture and Landscape I (3)
Three hours of lecture per week. The course will examine the evolution of cultural expression in the arts and allied design professions. Lectures will emphasize the interrelationships between the arts and their cultural contexts from prehistory to the Renaissance. Spring.
LSA 206. Art, Culture and Landscape II (3)
Three hours of lecture per week. The course will examine the evo-lution of cultural expression in the arts and allied design professions. Lectures will emphasize the interrelationships between the arts and their relation to cultural contexts from the Renaissance to the present day. Spring.
LSA 220. Introduction to Landscape Architecture (3)
Three hours of lecture. LSA 220 presents an overview and intro-duction to the profession of landscape architecture. It presents a survey of the development of the profession in the United States and how the profession responds to societal needs in providing services to various public and private clients. Emphasis is placed on understanding the significance of environmental, socio/cultural,
physical/visual, and aesthetic factors in developing intervention strategies and designs. Contemporary landscape architectural issues, practitioners and work are presented. Fall.
LSA 226. Foundation Design Studio I (4)
Five hours of studio and one hour of lecture per week. Studio time devoted to demonstrations, exercises and projects. Content focuses on skills and knowledge necessary to visualize and communicate 2-D and 3-D design ideas using appropriate traditional or digital graphic tools, techniques and technology. An emphasis is placed on the development of a working graphic and spatial design vocabulary and an introduction and application of fundamental design principles and the design process. Fall.
Prerequisite: LSA 182 or permission of instructor.
LSA 227. Foundation Design Studio II (4)
Five hours of studio and one hour of lecture per week. Studio time is devoted to demonstrations, exercises and projects. Content focuses on the expansion of skills and knowledge necessary to visualize and communicate 2-D and 3-D design ideas. An emphasis is placed on the development of a working understanding of the design process and its application toward the synthesis of design form in the landscape. Spring.
Prerequisite: LSA 226 or permission of instructor.
LSA 300. Computer Graphics I (3)
Five hours of lecture, demonstration and assisted lab per week. Knowledge and skills are developed in basic digital graphic techniques common to visualizing and communicating design ideas. Methods include 2-D graphics (drawing and image processing), 3-D graphics (modeling and rendering), and content assembly and conveyance (desktop publishing, electronic publishing, business presentations and printing). Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite: Undergraduate standing in landscape architecture or permission of instructor.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 300 and LSA 500.
LSA 301. Computer Graphics II (3)
Three hours of lecture and lab per week. Knowledge and skills are developed in advanced processing techniques for digital photography, photorealistic visual simulation and 3-D modeling. Methods include 2-D drawing and image processing; 3-D modeling, rendering, anima-tion, video and VR; and content assembly and conveyance using electronic publishing and business presentations. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite: LSA 300 or permission of instructor.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 301 and LSA 501.
LSA 311. Natural Processes in Design and Planning (3)
Three hours of lecture. An overview of basic principles and processes of physical and biological landscape systems with respect to their roles in landscape design and planning. Emphasizes landform, soil, slope, hydrology, climate, energy and general ecological issues as common elements influencing landscape design and the land use decision-making process. Sources and uses of environmental data are discussed. Fall.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both EST 311 and LSA 311.
LSA 312. Social and Cultural Factors in Design and Planning (3)
Three hours of lecture per week. Introduction to an interdisciplinary social science analysis of human settlements. The course introduces basic social science concepts, vocabulary, theories and methods of analysis. Focuses upon developing an understanding of the context for the planning and design of human settlements. Course requirements include readings, examinations and reports. Field trips may be scheduled. Fall.
LSA 326. Landscape Architectural Design Studio I (5)
Seven hours of studio and one hour of lecture per week. This course will instruct those enrolled in the processes of measuring various physical qualities of a site or landscape, and then how to apply knowledge of ecology, natural processes, and human behavior and culture to assess the viability of potential design uses and forms. The material addressed will include land measurement and measurement systems, physiography and landform, soils, hydrology, climate, and plant, animal and human ecology. A variety of manual and computer techniques for data collection, analysis and synthesis of natural and cultural systems information will be explored. The course will concentrate on the comparison of synthesis techniques and their use in land use and site design decision-making. Occasional local field trips will be utilized. Fall.
Prerequisites: LSA 182, LSA 226, LSA 227 and LSA 311 (or their equivalent) with grades of "C" or better, or permission on instructor.
LSA 327. Landscape Architectural Design Studio II (5)
Seven hours of studio and one hour of lecture per week. This course addresses intermediate to advanced level site design, including skill development, theory and strategies as they relate to design issues and process. Emphasis is placed on in-depth investigation of concept and form expression in small scale site design. Focus is on the form implications of applying specific materials, plantings and structural systems through design development and detailing. Occasional field trips to illustrate various design solutions. (Student field trip and materials expenses $300-$400).
Prerequisite: LSA 326 with a minimum grade of "C" or better, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite: LSA 342.
LSA 342. Landscape Architectural Construction Technology (4)
Three hours of lecture and three hours of studio/laboratory. Lectures, project, and assigned readings. This course provides an introduction to important site construction basics, including landscape grading and landform manipulation. Topics addressed will include appropriate slopes for various site uses, surface and subsurface drainage, principles of cut/fill analysis, pedestrian and vehicular circulation design, horizontal and vertical road alignment, storm water manage-ment, and soil erosion control. Appropriate methods and technologies will be demonstrated through studio projects and exercises. Spring.
Prerequisite: College math (with algebra and trigonometry), LSA 326, or permission of instructor.
LSA 343. Landscape Materials and Structures (3)
Three hours of lecture and discussion per week. This course introduces the properties of various “hardscape” design materials used in landscape architectural construction, as well as the appropriate structural systems and design detailing typical for design elements. Occasional local field trips. Spring.
LSA 405. History of Landscape Architecture (3)
Three hours of lecture per week. Historical study and style analysis
of Western culture on environmental design, and changing attitudes and relationships to the environment. Non-Western influences on Western culture. Study of historical personalities as well as periods that are of environmental concern up to the modern period. Spring.
Prerequisites: LSA 205 and LSA 206 and BLA status, or permission
of instructor.
LSA 410. Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (3)
One-half hour of lecture, two and one-half hours of laboratory, and a minimum of six hours additional laboratory are required. This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of computer-aided design and drafting. It covers the commands needed to create a two-dimensional drawing, with particular emphasis on techniques used in the design profession applications. The requirements for this course include completing self-tutorials, creating drawings and the completion of two major projects. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite: General knowledge of manual drafting.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 410 and LSA 610.
LSA 422. Landscape Architectural Design Studio III (5)
Seven hours of studio and one hour of lecture per week. This
course introduces and applies concepts urban and regional planning, environmental planning, and landscape ecology, in the context of large scale landscape architectural, community, and urban design. Emphasis will be placed upon the application of appropriate technologies and strategies to foster environmentally and economically sustainable community forms, as well as greater environmental and social equity. Occasional field trips to illustrate various design solutions. (Student field trip and materials expenses $300-$400). Spring. Prerequisites: LSA 327 with a minimum grade of "C" or better, or permission of instructor.
LSA 423. Landscape Architectural Design Studio IV (5)
Seven hours of studio and one hour of lecture per week. LSA 423 addresses the final refining stages of small scale site design, design detailing, precise layout and grading, selection of individual plant specimens and other materials, and the production of "working drawings" or contract documentation. Projects will include develop-ment of a complete set of working "contract documents," including layout plans, grading plans, planting plans and design details and specification. Occasional field trips to illustrate various design solutions. (Student field trip and materials expenses $300-$400). Spring.
Prerequisite: LSA 422 with a minimum grade of "C" or better, or permission of instructor.
LSA 424. Preparation for Off-Campus Design Thesis Studio (1)
One hour of lecture and discussion per week. The initial orientation and exploration of suitable landscape architecture or environmental studies topics for study during LSA 460. Students will tentatively select topics, form off-campus groups and be assigned a faculty advisor. Fall.
Prerequisite: Senior BLA standing, or permission of instructor.
LSA 425. Orientation for Off-Campus Design Thesis Studio (3)
Three hours of lecture and/or discussion per week. The initial orien-tation and exploration of suitable landscape architecture or environ-mental studies topics for study during LSA 460. Students undertake a detailed literature review, identify and refine research/study methods and prepare a detailed study proposal, including logistical details for LSA 460 – Off-Campus Design Thesis Studio. Spring.
Prerequisite: LSA 424 and senior BLA standing, or permission of Off-Campus Program Director.
LSA 433. Planting Design and Practice (3)
Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory/field exercises. This course concentrates on the identification, selection, and spatial design applications of local woody shrubs and vines and herbaceous plant materials. Concepts covered include ecological relationships of local plants; ornamental plant materials use and identification; plant culture, propagation, and maintenance; transplanting; planting plans and specifications; and planting design and composition. Fall.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 433 and LSA 633.
LSA 451. Comprehensive Land Planning (3)
Three hours of lecture. Introduction to the planning process including survey and analysis techniques, the comprehensive plan, political context, and land use controls. Selected functional planning areas such as land use, environmental, growth management, regional planning, and economic development planning. Legal and historical basis. Spring.
Prerequisite: LSA 311 or permission of instructor.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 451 and LSA 651.
LSA 455. Professional Practice in Landscape Architecture (3)
Three hours of lecture per week. This course examines the historic and contemporary modes of landscape architectural practice including practice types, ethics, operations, and client systems. Particular emphasis is given to the projected trends of professional practice and with impact on future roles for the landscape architect. Professional development is reviewed as it relates to internship, licensing, and continuing education. Spring.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing in landscape architecture or permission of the instructor.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 455 and LSA 655.
LSA 460. Off-Campus Design Thesis Studio (15)
Forty-five hours per week. The articulation of the study plan, as approved by the Faculty, through research, readings, field study with graphic and
written documentation, and group discussion. Academic study in an off-campus location in the area of significance to landscape archi-
tecture or environmental studies, as described and delineated in a proposal prepared by the student with approval by the Faculty. Fall and Summer.
Prerequisites: LSA 423 and LSA 425 with a minimum grade of "C"
or a proposal, study plan and equivalent instruction approved by
Off-Campus Program Director.
LSA 461. Off-Campus Final Presentation Seminar (1)
One hour of seminar per week. Seminar time devoted to individual presentations and critique. Content focuses on individual projects undertaken as a component of LSA 460. Spring. Prerequisite: LSA 460.
LSA 470. Thematic Landscape Design Studio (6)
Eight and one-half hours of studio and one hour of lecture per week. Studio time devoted to demonstrations, exercises and projects. Content focuses on different themes, topics, and scales each year, traditionally addressing sub-disciplines in landscape architecture such as urban design, community design and planning, ecological design and restoration and cultural landscape preservation. Spring.
Prerequisite: LSA 423 or permission of the instructor.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 470 and LSA 670.
LSA 480. Seminar in Urban Design (3)
Three hours of seminar. This course is an exploration of literature and case studies that address the history, theories, principles and practice of 19th and 20th century North American and European urban design. The format includes readings, discussion and presentations, papers, and a three-day field trip. Fall.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 480 and LSA 680.
LSA 481. Cultural Landscape Preservation (3)
Two hours of presentation and one hour of discussion. The course provides an overview and introduction to cultural landscape preser-vation and the general preservation movement in the United States. Philosophy, history, and legislation of the preservation movement will be presented. The focus will be on preservation terminology and application, standards, guidelines and procedures. Research, identifi-cation, evaluation of significance, and integrity and treatment of cultural resources will be explored. Limited enrollment. Spring. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 481 and LSA 681.
LSA 495. Selected Readings in Landscape Architecture (1-3)
Exploration of selected readings in depth with individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student and related to credit hours assigned. Upon approval of the instructor, the student may systematically investigate some subject area encountered in regularly scheduled courses or may initiate research on a variety of subject areas of determined relevance. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
LSA 496. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture (1-6)
One to three hours of class meetings per week. Special topics of current interest to undergraduate students in landscape architecture and related fields. A detailed course subject description will be presented as a topic area is identified and developed. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Note: Credit will not be granted for the same topic in LSA 496 and LSA 696.
LSA 498. Introductory Research Problem (1-3)
Guided study of a selection of problems relating to landscape
architecture and environmental design. Emphasis on study procedure and methods employed. Enrollment at periodic intervals throughout the semester. Fall, Spring and Summer.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
LSA 500. Computer Graphics I (3)
Five hours of lecture and lab per week. Knowledge and skills are developed in basic digital graphic techniques common to visualizing and communicating design ideas. Methods include 2-D graphics (drawing and image processing), 3-D graphics (modeling and rendering), and content assembly and conveyance (desktop publishing, electronic publishing, business presentations, and printing). Additional readings and a supplementary research component. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in landscape architecture, or permission of instructor.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 300 and LSA 500.
LSA 501. Computer Graphics II (3)
Three hours of lecture and lab per week. Knowledge and skills are developed in advanced processing techniques for digital photo-graphy, photorealistic visual simulation and 3-D modeling. Methods include 2-D drawing and image processing; 3-D modeling, rendering, animation, video and VR; and content assembly and conveyance using electronic publishing and business presentations. Additional readings and a supplementary research component. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite: LSA 500 or permission of instructor.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 301 and LSA 501.
LSA 552. Graphic Communication (3)
Two three-hour studios and one one-hour lecture. Studio time devoted to demonstrations, exercises, and projects focusing on sketching, drafting, drawing construction and rendering techniques used in the landscape architecture field. Introduction to drawing reproduction and technologies. Emphasis on skill development, use of graphics in the design process. Drawings, examinations and a final project constitute basis for grades. Fall.
Prerequisite: Graduate status in landscape architecture or permission of instructor.
LSA 596. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture (1-3)
Experimental or special coursework in landscape architecture for graduate and undergraduate students. Subject matter and method of presentation vary from semester to semester. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
LSA 600. Design Studio I (4)
Nine hours of studio and one hour of lecture/discussion. The first
in a sequence of studios focusing on the concepts, skills and methods of design. This course introduces students to the basic vocabulary of theoretical design principles, to the application and operation of these in the physical environment, and to the development of three-dimensional spatial concepts in community scale patterns. The requirements for the course include readings, examinations, field trips, design exercises and projects. Fall.
Prerequisite: Graduate status in landscape architecture or permission of instructor.
LSA 601. Design Studio II (4)
Five hours of studio and one hour of lecture. The second in a sequence of studios applying the concepts, skills and methods
of design in a critical analysis of various natural and human systems in community scale environments. Concentration is on the evaluation of options concerning a variety of land use activities, with special emphasis on landscape analysis and the functional and spatial quality of built environments. The requirements for this course include readings, examinations, field trips, design exercises and projects. Spring.
Prerequisites: Graduate status in landscape architecture and LSA 600, LSA 552, or permission of instructor.
LSA 605. History of Landscape Architecture (3)
Three hours of lecture per week. Historical study and style analysis of Western culture on environmental design, and changing attitudes and relationships to the environment. Non-Western influences on Western culture. Study of historical personalities as well as periods that are of environmental concern up to the modern period. Additional readings and a supplementary research/writing component. Spring.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 405 and LSA 605.
LSA 610. Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (3)
One-half hour of lecture, two and one-half hours of laboratory, and a minimum of six hours additional laboratory are required. This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of computer-aided design and drafting. It covers the commands needed to create a two-dimensional drawing, with particular emphasis on techniques used in the design profession applications. The requirements for the course include completing self-tutorials, creating drawings and the completion of two major projects. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite: General knowledge of manual drafting.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 410 and LSA 610.
LSA 611. Natural Processes in Planning and Design (3)
Two hours and forty minutes of lecture and one hour of discussion. This course addresses basic principles and processes of physical landscape systems with respect to their roles in landscape design and planning. Sources and uses of environmental data are discussed and illustrated. An emphasis is placed on landform, soil, slope, hydrology, climate and general ecological issues as common elements influencing landscape design and the land use decision making process. Fall.
Prerequisite: Graduate status in landscape architecture or permission of instructor.
LSA 615. Site Construction Grading, Drainage and Road Layout (3)
One hour of lecture and six hours of studio. This course provides an introduction to important site construction basics, including landscape grading and landform manipulation to achieve appropriate slopes for use and positive surface drainage, principles of cut/fill analysis and subsurface drainage, horizontal and vertical alignment for road design, storm water management, and soil erosion control. Appropriate analysis methods and technologies will be employed through studio projects and exercises. Spring.
Prerequisite: Graduate status in landscape architecture, concurrent enrollment in LSA 601 or permission of instructor.
LSA 620. Design Studio III—Advanced Site Design (4)
One hour of lecture and nine hours of studio. This course is the third in a sequence of landscape architectural design studios. It focuses on advanced issues in site design and on the integration of project programming and design development into the design process. Concentrations include detailed designing for site layout, grading, storm water management, interior and exterior planting, site furnishing, and site lighting. Design exploration and project communication techniques are pursued such as CAD, reprographics, and computer-based visual simulation. Course requirements include readings, field trips, exercises, and design projects. Fall.
Prerequisites: Graduate status in landscape architecture, LSA 601, LSA 611, LSA 615, or permission of instructor.
LSA 621. Design Studio IV—Community Design and Planning (4)
Nine hours of studio and one hour of lecture and discussion. Design studio problems addressing principles and practice of community design, the structure and language of human settlements, community design process, natural systems and community design, and an introduction to the history, traditions and literature of the field. Spring.
Prerequisite: LSA 620 or permission of instructor.
LSA 625. Orientation for Off-Campus Experiential Studio (2)
This course includes two hours of lecture and discussion. It is an exploration of cultural, logistical and academic issues relevant to a research, internship or self-directed study experience abroad. The format also includes research and readings. Open to MLA and MS candidates. Spring.
LSA 633. Planting Design and Practice (3)
Three hours of lecture. This course concentrates on woody and herbaceous plant materials used in landscape architecture and their arrangement and composition in spatial design. Concepts covered include ecological relations of plants; ornamental plant materials use and identification; plant culture, propagation and maintenance; transplanting; planting plans and specifications; and planting design and composition. A paper or project is required. Fall.
LSA 640. Research Methodology (3)
Three hours of lecture and discussion. This course focuses on the application of scholarly and scientific methodology to the activity of intellectual inquiry. The purpose is to enable students to identify researchable questions and introduce the methodology necessary to answer these questions in an unambiguous and objective manner. The course addresses issues of theory, research organization, experi-mental design, sampling theory, data manipulation and communication with respect to proposals, projects, theses and technical papers. Fall and Spring.
LSA 645. Construction Documentation Studio (3)
Six hours of studio and one hour of lecture. This course covers the production of traditional contract documents for bidding and construction of landscape architectural projects. Taught as a shared resource with LSA 445, students enrolled in LSA 645 participate in a separate studio section. Spring.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 445 and LSA 645.
LSA 650. Behavioral Factors of Community Design (3)
Three hours of lecture and discussion. An introduction to the contribution of the behavioral sciences to community design and planning is provided. Readings and discussions concern both theoretical and methodological aspects. Case studies are used to illustrate a variety of current behavioral science applications. Course assignments familiarize the student with basic behavioral science methods including questionnaires, observations and interviews. A final project provides an opportunity to synthesize course materials. Fall or Spring.
Prerequisite: Graduate status in landscape architecture or permission of instructor.
LSA 651. Comprehensive Land Planning (3)
Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion. The legal and historical basis of planning. Introduction to the planning process, including survey and analysis techniques, the comprehensive plan, political context, and land use controls. Selected functional planning areas such as land use, environmental growth management, regional planning, and community design. Term paper required. Spring.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 451 and LSA 651.
LSA 652. Community Development and Planning Process (3)
Three hours of lecture. This course introduces planning and community development as connected, interdependent processes. Community dynamics, the participants in the planning and development processes, theories, principles and practices, and the role of design, will be explored. Lectures, seminars, guest speakers, research projects, readings and discussion will be used to engage the course material. Fall.
LSA 655. Professional Practice in Landscape Architecture (3)
Three hours of lecture. This course examines the historic and contemporary modes of landscape architectural practice including practice types, ethics, operations and client systems. Particular emphasis is given to the projected trends of professional practice and with impact on future roles for the landscape architect. Professional development is reviewed as it relates to internship, licensing and continuing education. Students enrolled in LSA 655 will also produce a graduate project portfolio. Spring.
Prerequisite: Graduate status in landscape architecture or permission of instructor.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 455 and LSA 655.
LSA 670. Thematic Landscape Design Studio (6)
Eight and one-half hours of studio and one hour of lecture per week. Studio time devoted to demonstrations, exercises and projects. Content focuses on different themes, topics, and scales each year, traditionally addressing sub-disciplines in landscape architecture such as urban design, community design and planning, ecological design and restoration and cultural landscape preservation. Additional readings and a supplementary research/writing component. Spring.
Prerequisite: LSA 423 or permission of instructor.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 470 and LSA 670.
LSA 680. Seminar in Urban Design (3)
Three hours of seminar. This course is an exploration of literature and case studies that address the history, theories, principles and practice of 19th and 20th century North American and European urban design. The format includes readings, discussion, oral presentations, papers and a three-day field trip. This course fulfills the seminar requirement for students in the Community Design and Planning area of study. Fall.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 480 and LSA 680.
LSA 681. Cultural Landscape Preservation (3)
Two hours of presentation and one hour of discussion. This course provides an overview and introduction to cultural landscape preservation and the general preservation movement in the United States. The philosophy, history and legislation of the preservation movement will be presented. The focus will be on preservation terminology and application, standards, guidelines and procedures. Research, identification, evaluation of significance and integrity, and treatment of cultural resources will be explored. A major research project and presentation are required. Spring.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 481 and LSA 681.
LSA 696. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture (1-6)
One to three hours of class meetings per week. Special topics of current interest to undergraduate students in landscape architecture and related fields. A detailed course subject description will be presented as a topic area is identified and developed. Additional readings, supplementary research and writing assignments. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Note: Credit will not be granted for the same topic in LSA 496 and LSA 696.
LSA 697. Topics and Issues of Landscape Architecture (1)
Two hours of lecture and discussion every other week. Topics for discussion are selected to acquaint the entering graduate student with a generalized view and current issues facing landscape architects. Fall.
Pre- or co-requisite: Audit LSA 220 and graduate status in landscape architecture or permission of instructor.
LSA 699. Landscape Architecture Internship (1-6)
Internships provide students with a supervised field experience to apply and extend their academic abilities in a professional working environment. Enrollment is possible at various times during the semester. Fall, Spring and Summer.
Prerequisites: Fast Track BLA/MS status and written approval of an internship contract by major professor, curriculum director and field supervisor.
LSA 700. Design Studio V—Integrative Studio (4)
One hour of lecture and nine hours of studio. This studio requires the integration of design/planning processes, research methods and information, and technical skills through focus on large-scale, community-based or multicommunity-based projects. Studio work
will require individual and team work, as well as consideration of multidisciplinary contributions and interdisciplinary work. This studio is the final studio for all MLA students. Fall.
Prerequisite: LSA 621 or permission of instructor.
LSA 760. Off-Campus Experiential Studio (12)
This course involves research, internship or self-directed study abroad with faculty guidance. Activities include field analysis, research, documentation, or directed field work based on faculty-approved student proposals. Immersion in the host culture is a required aspect of this course. A final report is required. The course is open to MLA and MS candidates. Summer and Fall.
Prerequisites: LSA 625 and LSA 799 with a grade of B or better.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both LSA 460 and LSA 760.
LSA 796. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture (1-3)
One to three hours of lecture. Special topics of current interest to graduate students in landscape architecture and related fields. A detailed course subject description will be presented as a topic area is identified and developed.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
LSA 798. Research Problem (Credit hours to be arranged)
Special study of assigned problems relating to landscape architecture or planning, with emphasis on critical thinking. Fall, Spring and Summer.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
LSA 799. Capstone or Thesis Proposal Development (3)
One hour of lecture/seminar and two hours of tutorial. Students develop and defend a proposal for their MLA capstone projects or MS thesis. Fall or Spring.
Prerequisite: LSA 640 or permission of instructor.
LSA 800. Capstone Studio (6)
One hour of lecture/seminar and 15 hours of studio. Students complete an academic landscape architecture investigation or professional-level project. Public presentations and comprehensive project docu-mentation are required. Grades on an "S/U" basis. This is the final MLA studio prior to graduation. Fall or Spring.
Prerequisite: LSA 799.
LSA 898. Professional Experience (1-12)
A supervised external professional work experience that satisfies Option 2 of the master’s study integration requirement. Graded on
an "S/U" basis. Fall, Spring and Summer.
Prerequisites: Formation of committee, approval of proposed experience by committee, and the sponsor of the professional experience.
LSA 899. Master’s Thesis Research (1-12)
Research and independent study for the master’s degree and thesis. Graded on an "S/U" basis. Fall, Spring and Summer