List (credit)

LAND 5000/6000: Landscape Architecture Foundation Studio (10):
Introduction to the fundamentals of design, and the fundamentals of landscape architecture.

LAND 5001/6001: Field Studies (2)
Field studies related to LAND 5000/6000

LAND 5100/6100: Materials & Structure Studio (5)
Landscape architecture design studio emphasizing material research, planning and design problems at the neighborhood to community scales.

LAND 5101/6101: Field Studies (1)
Field studies related to LAND 5100/6100

LAND 5120/6120: History of Landscape Design (3)
Survey of the traditions and heritage of landscape architecture from antiquity to the present.

LAND 5130/6130: History of Landscape Architecture I (3)
The heritage and traditions of landscape architecture from antiquity to the 17th century.

LAND 5140/6140: Construction I (3)
Fundamental skills needed to analyze, understand, and manipulate landform with respect to form, grading and drainage.

LAND 5170/6170: Design Communication (3)
Graphic and communication theories and skills  in a variety  of media.

LAND 5200/6200: Community Fabric Studio (5)
A continuation of the Materials & Structure Studio emphasizing research, planning and design problems at community to regional scales.

LAND 5201/6201: Field Studies (1)
Field studies related to LAND 5200/6200.

LAND 5220/6220: History of Urban Design (3)
An introduction to the history and theories of Urban Design from antiquity to present.

LAND 5240/6240: Construction II (3)
Advanced skills necessary to direct construction in the built environment including road design, grading design, cut and fill calculations and drainage planning.

LAND 6320: American Urban Landscape (3)
Explores the 20th century American landscape through the writings of J.B. Jackson.

LAND 6420: History Seminar (3)
Historical investigations and research on the cultural and historical implications of a specific site. Previous topics have included: The formal garden in America, 20th century American landscape architecture and The life and works of Frederick Law Olmstead.

LAND 6430: Urban Theory (3)
An introduction to contemporary theories of urban design, geography and cultural theory using case study methods.

LAND 7300: Environment and Dwelling Studio (5)
Spatial/formal qualities of multi-unit housing utilizing the wealth of housing prototypes erected in North America.

LAND 7301: Field Studies (1)
Field studies related to LAND 7300

LAND 7330: Landscape Ecology (3)
Facilitates a working knowledge of natural ecological systems in site analysis; how they can be preserved or restored to enhance human and ecological health.

LAND 7360: Professional Practice (3)
Studies in landscape and architecture practice, construction methods, office organization, legal requirements, professional organizations and relations, civic responsibility and professional ethics.

LAND 7400: Environmental Fabric Studio (5)
Natural systems analysis as a basis for site planning and large-scale facilities design.

LAND 7401: Field Studies (1)
Field studies related to LAND 7400

LAND 7510: Advanced Research Topics (3)
Advanced studies of a contemporary issue related to Landscape Architecture and related disciplines.

LAND 7900: Independent Study (1-3)
An individual student can pursue an area of research beyond the required curriculum.

LAND 7930: Individual Design Thesis I (6)
Extensive exploration and development of a landscape architecture research issue of the student’s choice. The thesis is expected to impact the body of knowledge and discipline of landscape architecture.

LAND 7970: Special Topics (1-6)
Groups of students work with a specific faculty on a special topic in an area of interest.

LAND 7980: Individual Design Thesis II (6)
Integrative studio work for a landscape architecture research issue.

LAND 7981: Summary Research Seminar (1)
Colloquia devoted to the individual summary design research work of thesis students.
Some recent special topics have included brownfield redevelopment, real estate development, low impact development and exploring the Canadian Shield.