LA-LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE – 2003-05 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. 4 laboratories. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. (Change effective Fall 2004) 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
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. 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. 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. 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. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing in ARCH, LA, CRP or related discipline.
LA
317 The World
of Spatial Data and Geographic Information Technology (4) GE Area F
(Also listed as BIO/FNR/GEOG 317)
Basic foundation for understanding the world through
geographic information and the tools available to utilize spatial data. Application
of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related technologies, including
their scientific basis of operation. 3 lectures, 1
activity. Prerequisite: A course in computer science, completion of Area
B, and junior standing. Earth Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources,
Landscape Architecture and Social Sciences (Environmental Geography
concentration) majors will not receive GE Area D5 Area F credit. Corrected
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. 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. 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. 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. 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
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. 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. 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. 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
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. 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.