LA-LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE -- 2001-03 Catalog
Landscape Architecture Department
LA
109 Visual Literacy and Design
Communication in Landscape Architecture (4)
A
special course recommended for students transferring from the community
colleges. The basics of visual literacy and design communication in landscape
architecture. Topics also include plans, sections, oblique drawings and
perspective views. 4 laboratories.
LA
110 Graphic Communication for Landscape
Architects (3)
Communication
through descriptive drawing and professional plan graphics, including theories
of perspective. 3 laboratories.
LA
111 Three Dimensional Graphics for
Landscape Architects (4)
Elements
of three dimensional perception/visualization with emphasis on freehand and
mechanical perspective drawing methods. Methods will also include presentation
and rendering techniques. 4 laboratories. Prerequisite: LA 110 or consent of
instructor.
LA
114 Landscape Analysis and Planning (4)
Research
and analysis techniques of primary natural components of a landscape. Contour
maps, aerial photographs, soil reports, climate and hydrologic studies,
vegetation surveys, visual and sensory assessments, program analysis,
suitability/sensitivity analyses, and ethics. Mapping, case study reviews,
individual and team field studies, research and project analysis and land use
planning. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 4 laboratories. Concurrent: SS 121.
LA
150 Graphics Fundamentals (6)
Elements
of three dimensional perception/visualization with emphasis on freehand and
mechanical perspective drawing methods. Exploration of two and three
dimensional graphic techniques including presentation and rendering methods. 6
activities. Prerequisite: Transfer student status or consent of instructor.
LA
151 Design Fundamentals (7)
Exploration
of design and planning projects on different scales and in different
environmental settings including site, neighborhood, community, city, region.
Introduction to principles of environmental design including basic elements and
composition. Contextual understanding of landscape architecture and other
environmental design disciplines; relationships of natural and cultural
elements in the environment and the landscape architect's role in environmental
design. Basic principles of design, composition, design process and the
creation of spatial settings for human use.
7 activities. Prerequisite: Transfer student status or consent of instructor.
LA
201 Survey of Landscape Architecture
(2)
Survey
of the profession of landscape architecture from small space design to regional
planning. Relationships between landscape architecture and society and
professionals in related fields. 2 lectures.
LA
213 Site and Terrain Analysis (4)
Introduction
to various inventory and analysis methodologies, case study reviews, mapping
and overlay techniques, environmental ethics and an overall understanding of
the function and structure of the natural landscape. Visual assessment,
synthesis techniques and relating mapped analytical data with design program
analysis for use in site planning. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Enrollment
limited to CRP and LA majors.
LA
221 Native Plants for Landscape
Architects (3)
(Also listed as BOT 221)
Introduction
to the horticultural characteristics and landscape design potential of
California native plants. Includes experiences in field identification, basic
planting design, installation and maintenance techniques. Required field trips.
2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 114 or BOT 121 or consent of
instructor.
LA
231 Landscape Architecture Construction
(3)
Introduction
and application of formulas, principles, and criteria for grading and drainage.
Horizontal and vertical road alignment. Cut and fill calculations. Runoff
calculations. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 3 laboratories. Concurrent: LA 252. Prerequisite:
LA 114, BRAE 237, MATH 118/119.
LA
240 Additional Landscape Architecture
Laboratory (1–3)
Total
credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per quarter. 1–3
laboratories.
LA
251 Fundamentals of Design and Planning
in Landscape Architecture (4)
Introduction
to the principles of environmental design including basic design elements and
composition. Exploration of landscape architectural design and planning
projects in various scaled environmental settings including site, neighborhood,
urban, regional. Contextual understanding of the relationships of natural and
cultural elements in the environment and the landscape architect's role in
environmental design. Basic principles of design, composition, design process
and the creation of spatial settings for human use. Miscellaneous course fee
required–see Class Schedule. 4
laboratories. Prerequisite: LA 110, LA 111, LA 114, or consent of instructor.
LA
252 Fundamentals of Site Planning and
Design (4)
Elements
of environmental and visual perception including three dimensional site
planning and design principles. Spatial design and sequencing of spaces with
concern for human behavior and social implications. Behavioral, environmental
and natural site factors for program, concept, and design development. Plant
characteristics, forms, and ecological conditions as related to landscape
architectural design. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 4 laboratories.
Prerequisite: LA 251.
LA
253 Applied Design and Planning Fundamentals
(5)
Focus
on the application of basic design fundamentals to the design of different
environments. Included will be development of the skills necessary for solving
of grading and drainage problems related to landform manipulation. 5
laboratories. Prerequisite: LA 252.
LA
300 Internship (3) (CR/NC)
Involvement
in a work setting related to landscape architecture. Thirty hours work
experience per unit of credit. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite:
Third year standing in Landscape Architecture.
LA
310 Introduction to Computing in
Landscape Architecture (2)
Introduction
to computer software and hardware which is important to landscape architecture.
Current issues and applications which can be used in the profession. Laboratory
utilizes self-paced learning modules. Miscel-laneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: Computer literacy elective or consent of instructor.
LA
311 History of Landscape Architecture
(4)
Historical
investigation of human activity and how it shaped environments. Consequences
are examined for entire continents or as isolated statements in individual
gardens. The metaphor of “garden” provides understanding for agrarian regions,
urban spaces, and vernacular landscapes of the world. 4 lectures. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor.
LA
313 Architectural Design for Landscape
Architects (3)
Exposure
to architectural design concepts and theories with attention given to
historical and contemporary case studies. Discussions and field trips emphasize
architectural implications of materials and methods of construction. 2
seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Third-year standing.
LA
314 Site Planning (3)
Identifies
the elements of a site and influences methods and examples of site planning for
environmental design projects. Emphasis on interdisciplinary nature of site
planning. Regulatory and technical requirements. Creation and evaluation of
prototypical site planning projects. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: Upper division standing in ARCH, LA, CRP or related
discipline.
LA
318 Applications in GIS (3) (Also
listed as FNR/GEOG 318)
ARC/INFO
and ArcView Geographic Information System (GIS) computer software to explore
natural resources, social and business issues, using spatial data. Develop data
base, use software and apply with relevant natural systems. Miscellaneous
course fee required–see Class Schedule.
1 lecture, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Junior standing, computer literacy or
consent of instructor.
LA
320 Design Theory for Landscape
Architects (3)
Complements
the material and knowledge presented in the history of landscape architecture,
architecture and art courses. Design theory and associated concepts as they are
related to landscape architecture. Literature research and analysis of
completed design projects. The artists/designers, materials and overall
expressions of work are related to the social and economic issues of the time
as well as their associations with the other arts and sciences. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: LA 311, LA 323, or consent of instructor.
LA
321 Concepts in Environmental Decision
Making (3)
Investigation
of theoretical and attitudinal bases of environmentally concerned disciplines.
Ecology, perception, behavior and design studies as organizational principles
and theories in developing understanding of interface between built and natural
environments. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
LA
323 History of Twentieth Century Landscape
Architecture (4)
Philosophies
and ethics of important personalities in the environmental design disciplines
of the twentieth century. Design theories supporting these individuals’
projects and the nature of their practice, combined with the great influential
events in industry, the arts and sciences, politics, and society of this
century. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: At least one course in either architecture,
landscape architecture or planning history.
LA
344 Form and Materials (4)
Introduction
to wide range of materials attendant to landscape architectural concerns and
their use in contemporary professional practice. Issues attendant to the
properties of diverse materials and their inherent qualities. Utilization of
numerous tools and working process in the exploration of form generation. 2
lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: Third-year standing in Landscape
Architecture.
LA
349 Advanced Planting Design (3)
Advanced examination of the theories and applied
principles of planting design. Emphasis on connections between art and science
in the design of parks, gardens and other landscapes. Case studies and field
trips. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: EHS 231, EHS 232 and EHS 381 or LA
221.
LA
351, 352 Design for Landscape
Architects (5) (5)
Process
oriented site design with emphasis on identification of problems and
opportunities, creative problem solving, spatial design site analysis,
landform, plantform, builtform, circulation, detail design and graphic
communication. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 5 laboratories. Prerequisite for LA 351: LA 114, LA
253. For LA 352: LA 351.
LA
353 Design for Landscape Architects (6)
Completion
of a comprehensive design project with sufficient complexity to encompass many
fundamental design and technical decisions common to landscape architectural
design and construction projects. Concept, design development, and working
drawings will be prepared as a complete set. An emphasis on planting design,
installation and irrigation as related to design and composition. Miscellaneous
course fee required–see Class Schedule.
6 laboratories. Prerequisite: LA 352.
LA
363 Recreation and Open Space Planning
and Design (3)
Planning
and design methods for meeting leisure requirements. Issues of recreation and
society. Relationship of recreation and open spaces, assessment of needs and
supply of resources. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Must have completed minimum of
one 200-level course in planning, design or recreation and third-year standing
or consent of instructor.
LA
400 Special Problems for Advanced
Undergraduates (1–3)
Individual
investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit
limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per quarter. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor.
LA
401 Research Project (1) (CR/NC)
Research
methods in landscape architecture and proposal writing techniques. Students
prepare proposal and strategy for fifth year study in area of concentration.
Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 seminar. Prerequisite: LA 451 and LA 452.
LA
410 Information Systems in Landscape
Architecture (2)
GIS
applications using current software on advanced work stations. Basic GIS
concepts including topological data structures, relational database concepts,
data input techniques and issues and spatial analysis techniques. Miscellaneous
course fee required–see Class Schedule.
1 lecture, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: LA 451, LA/FNR 318 or consent of
instructor.
LA
411 Regional Landscape History (3)
Developmental
history of the landscape in the western region with specific focus on the Basin
and Range region and California. One or more field trips required. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: Fourth year standing or consent of instructor.
LA
441 Professional Practice I (2)
Theoretical
and practical aspects of professional practice. Addressing professional, human,
and business skills. Practice diversity and inter-professional relationships.
Professionalism and ethics. Licensure, communication skills, office management
and marketing. Construction documentation. 2 lectures. Prerequisite: LA 351.
LA
442 Professional Practice II (2)
Practical
aspects of professional practice. Addressing methods of contracting
professional services. Project management procedures, office practice and
conditions. Goal setting, resume and portfolio preparation. Job procurement and
licensure requirements. 2 lectures. Prerequisite: Fourth year standing, LA 441.
LA
451 Regional Landscape Assessment (6)
Emphasis
on regional landscape assessment and design techniques utilizing geographic
information systems (GIS) techniques. Land planning and design issues in
regional scale environments. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 6 laboratories.
Prerequisite: LA 353 or consent of instructor.
LA
452 Urban Design Collaborative for
Landscape Architects (5)
Emphasis
in urban and community design issues related to landscape architecture; scales
of investigation and application; community involvement techniques.
Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class
Schedule. 5 laboratories. Prerequisite: LA 353.
LA
454, LA 455, LA 456 Design for
Landscape Architects
(4) (4) (4)
Advanced
design studio. Emphasis is on complex design problems and special environmental
situations or interdisciplinary work and involvement in current design issues.
At least one course in the series must be self-directed. 4 laboratories.
Prerequisite: Completion of fourth-year design sequence (LA 451, LA 452, LA
461).
LA
461 Senior Design Project (5)
Student
selection and completion of approved design or research project sufficient in
scale and complexity to encompass issues common to landscape architecture. Time
management, documentation, and communication skills emphasized. Miscellaneous
course fee required–see Class Schedule.
5 laboratories. Prerequisite: LA 442, LA 451, LA 452.
LA
464 Senior Seminar (1) (CR/NC)
Identification
and exploration of problems and opportunities in the environmental design
field. Intensive thinking, research and discussion of issues relating to local,
regional or global significance. To be taken each quarter during fifth year.
Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 seminar. Prerequisite: Fifth-year standing in
Landscape Architecture.
LA
470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)
Directed
group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and
graduate students. Class Schedule
will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1–4 lectures.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
LA
471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (1–4)
Directed
group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to
undergraduate and graduate students. Class
Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1–4
laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
LA
474 Collaborative Studio: Rendering, Animation and Modeling (4) (Also
listed as ARCH 474/ART 474)
A
collaborative visualization and design studio focusing on rendering, animation
and modeling. Modeling and animation software for design conceptualization and
expression. Collaboration in teams with students from the College of
Architecture and Environmental Design and the Art and Design Department. Total
credit limited to 8 units. 2 lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: ART 335 or
ARCH 350 or LA 310, ARCH 460 or consent of instructor.
LA
481 Visual Resource Management Methods
(3)
Investigation
and application of the major visual resource management methods relevant to
landscape architecture. Theoretical basis for visual resource assessment, the
different assessment techniques, and the process of translating assessment
results into visual resource management techniques. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing or graduate standing, or consent of
instructor.
LA
482 Evaluating Social and Behavioral
Factors for Open Space Design (3)
User
oriented approach to open space design. Interview and survey techniques,
behavioral trace mapping and systematic observation, post occupancy evaluation
and similar methods are used to generate user input and feedback in the design
process. Understanding the behavioral implications of designed environments. 2
lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Fourth-year or graduate standing or
consent of instructor.
LA
483 Special Studies in Landscape
Architecture (1–12)
Special
issues and problems through research, field trips, seminars and other forms of
investigation and involvement. Course requirements are determined prior to each
individual project through a contractual agreement between students and
department. Departmental Off Campus Study Program guidelines apply.
Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class
Schedule. Total credit limited to 36 units. 1–12 activities. Prerequisite:
Fourth or fifth year standing, or consent of instructor.
LA
485 Cooperative Education Experience (6)
(CR/NC)
Part-time
work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student
career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and
registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and
evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units.
Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of
instructor.
LA
495 Cooperative Education Experience
(12) (CR/NC)
Full-time
work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student
career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and
registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and
evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No
Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.
LA
551 Regional Landscape Assessment I (4)
Definition,
research and filing of data covering the biological, cultural and physical
resources of a specific region. Concepts of regionalism, land planning,
reclamation and preservation are integral to the course. Utilization of
mainframe and microcomputer facilities and software. 4 laboratories.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
LA
552 Regional Landscape Assessment II
(4)
Application
of data manipulation techniques in order to model both impacts on natural
systems and land development potentials. Use of planning strategies to predict
outcomes resulting from the land use decision process. Utilization of mainframe
and microcomputer facilities and software. 4 laboratories. Prerequisite: LA 551
and graduate standing.
LA
585 Cooperative Education Experience
(6) (CR/NC)
Advanced
study analysis and part-time work experience in student's career field; current
innovations, practices, and problems in administration, supervision, and
organization of business, industry, and government. Must have demonstrated
ability to do independent work and research in career field. Total credit
limited to 9 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing and consent of instructor.
LA
595 Cooperative Education Experience
(12) (CR/NC)
Advanced
study analysis and full-time work experience in student's career field; current
innovations, practices, and problems in administration, supervision, and
organization of business, industry, and government. Must have demonstrated
ability to do independent work and research in career field. Total credit
limited to 9 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing and consent of instructor.