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. |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| 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. |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| 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 |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| 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. |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| LARC*2240 Plants in the Landscape F (1-2) [0.50] |
| This course explores the identification and cultural requirements of native and introduced plants in cultivated and naturalized
landscapes from a design perspective.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*2230 |
| Restriction(s): |
LARC*2340. Registration in the B.L.A. Program.
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| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| LARC*2410 Site Engineering F (3-1) [0.50] |
| A focus on contour grading to facilitate circulation, stormwater runoff, and design intent. Aspects of surveying, plotting,
as well as runoff and cut and fill calculations.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*2020, LARC*2420 |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| LARC*2420 Materials and Techniques W (3-0) [0.50] |
| The study of materials commonly used for landscape construction. Specification of procedures and materials for contractual
purposes. Detail drafting.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*1100 |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| 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.
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| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| LARC*3050 Landscape Architecture I W (2-4) [0.75] |
| Lectures and projects emphasizing the integration of design theory, skills and knowledge using site scale and urban design
projects. Highlighting the use of contemporary history.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*3040 |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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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 |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| 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 |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| LARC*3320 Principles of Landscape Ecology F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course offers an integrated approach to understanding the functioning of landscapes. The emerging theories, concepts
and methodologies of landscape science and their application to landscape and environmental management will be discussed.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*2100, LARC*2240 |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| LARC*3430 Landscape Construction I W (2-4) [0.50] |
| Lectures and studio exercises that integrate construction documentation with design. The technical procedures needed to direct
design implementation including layout, grading, utility design, and planting plans.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*2410 |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| LARC*3500 Independent Study S,F,W (0-6) [0.50] |
| In this course each student establishes, in consultation with the faculty member chosen, the content of special study within
the area of expertise of that instructor.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*3040 |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| 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 |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| 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 |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| 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 |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| LARC*4620 Internship in Landscape Architecture S,F,W (0-10) [1.00] |
| This course provides an experiential learning opportunity requiring professional office experience and faculty supervision
under program regulations with work experience for academic credit. Students are required to submit a project or paper as
part of the course requirements.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*3060, LARC*3440 |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| 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*3070, LARC*4510 |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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| LARC*4740 Case Studies S,F,W (0-6) [0.50] |
| Students participate in a case study supervised by a faculty member. Travel and field studies may be involved and may entail
additional costs. Students are required to submit a major paper or project.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
LARC*3040 |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
School of Environmental Design and Rural
Development
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