XII. Course Descriptions
Landscape Architecture
School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
| LARC*1100 Design and Communications Studio F (3-3) [0.75] |
| 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.
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| Restriction(s): |
Registration in the B.L.A. program. |
| LARC*2020 Design Studio W (2-4) [0.75] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*1100 |
| Restriction(s): |
Registration in the B.L.A. program. |
| LARC*2100 Landscape Analysis F (2-2) [0.50] |
| This course is 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*2020 |
| Co-requisite(s): |
LARC*3040 |
| LARC*2230 Planting Design W (1-2) [0.50] |
| This course covers the visual and physical characteristics of plants and their use. Students will study design theory and
its application at a site specific scale and the use of plants in a wide range of applications.
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| Co-requisite(s): |
LARC*2020 |
| Restriction(s): |
Registration in the B.L.A. Program. |
| LARC*2820 Urban and Regional Planning W (3-0) [0.50] |
| Introduction to the evolution and history of planning and its conceptual base. A study of the theoretical foundations of planning.
Emphasis on the Canadian scene and on Canadian planning literature. (Also offered through Distance Education format.)
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| LARC*3060 Landscape Architecture II F (2-4) [0.75] |
| 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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| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*3050 |
| LARC*3070 Landscape Architecture III F (2-6) [1.00] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*3060 |
| LARC*4090 Seminar W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*3060 |
| LARC*4510 Honours Thesis F (3-0) [0.50] |
| Students will select significant problems related to landscape architecture and explore the scholarship related to problem
identification and resolution. The aim of the course is to allow students to integrate knowledge and skills acquired in preceding
courses and produce a major paper.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*3060, LARC*3440 |
| LARC*4610 Professional Practice F (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*3050 |
| LARC*4710 Integrative Design Studio W (2-6) [1.00] |
| In this capstone design studio students integrate the skills and knowledge obtained in previous courses to produce a comprehensive
final design project relating to a significant social and environmental problems. Students are encouraged to select problems
that require an interdisciplinary approach.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*4510 |
