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Courses
Landscape Architecture (L A)
101 Landscape Architecture Graphics 3 (1-6) Basic mechanical and freehand drawing; use of various drafting media, two- and three-D drawing, lettering, and rendering techniques.
102 Introduction to Computer Graphics in Landscape Architecture 3 (2-3) Use of digital media applied to analysis, drafting and rendering skills; introduction to Photoshop, AutoCAD, and Illustrator.
202 (Effective through Summer 2009) [H] The Built Environment 3 Same as Arch 202.
222 Landscape Architecture Field Experience I 1 (0-2) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq sophomore standing. Field study of landscapes, designers and design firms through travel experiences.
260 History of Landscape Architecture 3 (2-2) Historical development in the practice and profession of landscape architecture throughout the world, circa BC to present. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (LARC 389).
262 Landscape Architectural Design I 3 (2-3) Prereq Arch 102 or L A 101. Basic design principles and design processes at local regional scales; integration of design graphics and verbal/visual presentations. Field trip required.
263 Landscape Architectural Design II 3 (0-6) Prereq L A 262. Basic design and graphic techniques related to solving of elementary design problems.
264 (Effective through Summer 2009) Basic Landscape Design 3 For nonmajors. Design theory and principles; site design factors; design process application; construction criteria; graphic construction communication; landform; circulation systems; plant uses.
327 Theory in Landscape Architecture 3 Prereq L A 263; certified major in landscape architecture. Theories and frameworks that inform and emerge from the practices and outcomes of landscape architecture.
333 Landscape Architecture Field Experience II 1 (0-2) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq junior standing. Field study of landscapes, designers and design firms through travel experiences.
362 Landscape Architectural Design III 4 (2-6) Prereq L A 263. Professional site design processes; concentration on planting and site planning, design with urban community, ecological, and open-space projects.
363 Landscape Architectural Design IV 4 (2-6) Prereq L A 362. Professional site design processes; concentration on recreation facilities and site planning within residential, urban, institutional, and regional projects.
365 Landscape Architectural Construction I 4 (2-6) Prereq L A 262. Basic site planning and construction operations including grading, drainage, storm water management, and construction document techniques.
366 Landscape Architectural Construction II 4 (2-6) Prereq L A 365. Construction materials and methods, specifications, cost estimating, and construction document preparation.
367 Landscape Architectural Construction III 3 (2-3) Prereq L A 366. Supplemental projects in cost estimating, specifications, construction detailing, and landscape architectural design/build.
380 Ecological Applications in Design 3 (2-3) Prereq L A 263. Fundamental concepts of ecology as a philosophy and a science; emphasis on community, landscape restoration, and historical ecology as they relate to design. Field trip required.
399 Professional Work Experience: Office Practice V 1-2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. Prereq L A 263. Planned professional work experience in design and office practice as approved by faculty; written report and presentation to faculty required. S, F grading.
425 Issues in Landscape Evolution and Design Theory 3 Prereq L A 363. Investigation of historical relationships between humans and environment; exploration of major theoretical approaches to design, planning, and management of landscapes.
450 [M] Principles and Practice of Planning 3 Prereq L A 363. History, theory, methods, and processes in regional planning; contemporary issues and professional practice.
460 Interdisciplinary Design Studio 5 (2-6) Prereq L A 363. Interdisciplinary design/problem solving in an urban environment; collaboration with students in other design professions; real-world, service-based learning problems.
467 Regional Landscape Inventory and Analysis 4 (2-6) Prereq Biol 120; Geol 101 or SoilS 201. Application of ecological planning process for landscape inventory and analysis.
470 Landscape Architectural Design V 4 (1-9) Prereq L A 363. Advanced group and individual landscape architectural design and planning projects; professional applications of site design theory and design processes.
475 Senior Project Proposal 2 Prereq L A 363. Program planning for senior project. S, F grading.
477 Landscape Applications of Geographic Information Systems 3 (1-6) Prereq L A 467. GIS-based spatial data development and analysis skills in an applied, real-world context.
480 (Effective through Summer 2009) Professional Practice 2 Prereq L A 363. Current office practices, design and construction management techniques; introduction to construction contract legal requirements within the practice of landscape architecture. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (LA 358).
480 Professional Practice 2 Prereq L A 363. Current office practices, design and construction management techniques; introduction to construction contract legal requirements within the practice of landscape architecture. Cooperative course taught jointly by WSU and UI (LARC 358).
485 [M] Senior Creative Project I 4 (0-8) Prereq L A 425. Individually developed studio or scholarly project conducted with faculty advisor; collection, analysis, and interpretation of project information.
486 [M] Senior Creative Project II 4 (0-8) Prereq L A 485. Individually developed studio or scholarly project conducted with faculty advisor; synthesis of information, solution development, and documentation.
491 Topics in Design 3 Prereq L A 263.
499 Special Problems V 1 (0-3) to 4 (0-12) May be repeated for credit. S, F grading.
520 The Northern Rocky Mountain Regional Landscape 4 (2-4) Prereq graduate standing. Biophysical characteristics of the Northern Rocky Mountain regional landscape.
521 Cultural Interpretation of the Regional Landscape 4 (2-4) Prereq graduate standing. Cultural characteristics of the Northern Rocky Mountain regional landscape.
525 (Effective through Summer 2009) Landscape Modeling 3 (1-6) Prereq L A 477. Visual and cartographic landscape modeling through application of GIS and visualization technologies to landscape changes.
525 Landscape Modeling 3 (1-6) Prereq L A 477. Visual and cartographic landscape modeling through application of GIS and visualization technologies to landscape changes.
530 Philosophies and Theories of the Built Environment 3 Prereq graduate standing in Arch/I D/L A. Same as Arch 530.
540 Research Methods 3 Same as Arch 540.
550 (Effective through Summer 2009) Design Applications 2 Prereq Arch/I D/L A 530. Same as Arch 550.
560 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Prereq graduate standing. Same as Arch 560.
561 (Effective through Summer 2009) Interdisciplinary Seminar II 3 Prereq Arch/I D/L A 560. Same as Arch 561.
600 Special Projects or Independent Study V 1 (0-3) to 18 (0-54) May be repeated for credit. S, F grading.
700 Master's Research, Thesis, and/or Examination Variable Credit. V 1 (0-3) to 18 (0-54) May be repeated for credit. S, F grading.
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- Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
Courses
- Horticulture
- Landscape Architecture
- Viticulture & Enology
Degree Programs
- Landscape Architecture
- Horticulture - Environmental Option
- Horticulture - Fruit and Vegetable Option
- Horticulture - Viticulture and Enology Option
Minors
- Horticulture