XII. Course Descriptions
Landscape Architecture
School of Environmental Design and Rural Development.
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LARC*1100 Design and Communications Studio F (3-3) [0.75]
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| An introduction to the physical design professions with emphasis on the role of landscape architects. Emphasis on development of design awareness, process, communication skills and creativity. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
Registration in the B.L.A. program. |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
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LARC*2020 Design Studio W (2-4) [0.75]
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| An examination of the theory, process and vocabulary of spacial design. An exploration of the social, psychological, and behavioural forces a designer must respond to. An introduction to landscape analysis. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
Registration in the B.L.A. program, LARC*1100. |
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LARC*2100 Landscape Analysis F (2-2) [0.50]
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| A study of biophysical factors and their influence on design. Including soils, climate, vegetation, hydrology, and fauna. Natural and Cultural systems interpretation, site assessment methods, and data presentation techniques will be outlined. Students will formulate and conduct site assessments that include resource inventories and the analysis for land use suitability. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
BOT*1150, LARC*2020
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| Co-requisite(s): |
LARC*3040
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LARC*2330 Planting Design I W (1-2) [0.25]
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| Visual and physical characteristics of plants and their use. Design theory and its application at a site specific scale. Study of the use of plants in a wide range of applications. |
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LARC*3060 Landscape Architecture II F (2-4) [0.75]
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| Application of the landscape architectural design process to conservation, development and rehabilitation of landscapes. Projects at an intermediate scale focusing on biophysical, cultural and visual resources as primary design determinants. Emphasis on secondary research, analysis, program development, alternative concepts and design master planning. |
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LARC*3070 Landscape Architecture III F (2-6) [1.00]
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| Exercises in regional scale design and master planning to provide an understanding of the integrative design process that considers ecological, technological, socio-economic, human and aesthetic factors in the land development process. Projects focus on land planning, community design, urban design, and public involvement and communication. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*3060
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LARC*4090 Seminar W (3-0) [0.50]
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| An integrated overview of professional issues involving practice, ethics, environmental concerns, government policy, research needs and professional responsibilities to society. Emphasis on writing and oral presentations. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*3060
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LARC*4101/2 Design Thesis F-W [1.50]
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| The fall semester consists of the study of research methods, research, writing and presentations on individually selected topics. The student uses this work to complete an individual landscape design or planning project in the winter. Each student is to integrate the knowledge and demonstrate the skills acquired in preceding courses in a professional manner. This is a two-semester course offered over consecutive semesters. When you select it you must select LARC*4101 in the first semester and LARC*4102 in the second semester. A grade will not be assigned to LARC*4101 until LARC*4102 has been completed. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*3050, LARC*3440
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LARC*4520 Park and Recreation Administration W (3-0) [0.50]
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| A study of the major objectives, policies and administrative practices of the principal park and recreation agencies at various levels of government, with an emphasis on trends and implications for future roles and administrative policies of these agencies. (Offered in odd-numbered years.) |
| Prerequisite(s): |
1.00 credits at the 2000 level in social sciences or three semesters of the B.L.A. program |
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LARC*4610 Professional Practice F (3-0) [0.50]
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| Lectures and assignments dealing with professional ethics, organizations, contract law and procedures, relationships with clients, contractors and professional practitioners, office procedure and professional promotion practices and trends. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*3050
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