Landscape Architecture

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Undergraduate Study

Landscape architecture is an environmental design discipline. Landscape architects actively shape the human environment: they map, interpret, imagine, draw, build, conceptualize, synthesize, and project ideas that transform landscapes. The design process involves creative expression that derives from an understanding of the context of site (or landscape) ecosystems, cultural frameworks, functional systems, and social dynamics. Students in our program learn to change the world around them by re-imagining and re-shaping the landscape to enhance its aesthetic and functional dimensions, ecological health, cultural significance, and social relevance. The profession addresses a broad range of landscapes in urban, suburban, rural, and wilderness settings. The scale of landscape architecture projects varies from broad, regional landscape analysis and planning to detailed, individual site-scale designs. The curriculum at Iowa State prepares students for this challenge as they develop their abilities to design and communicate ideas through a sequence of foundational courses and studios. The program seeks to produce graduates who understand the ethical, social, and environmental/ecological dimensions of issues involving changes in the landscape.

Graduates are active in a broad range of careers, such as sustainable site design, land development, park management, environmental advocacy, community planning, urban design, and others. In their professional lives, graduates apply their creative and technical skills in the planned arrangement of natural and constructed elements on the land with a concern for the stewardship and conservation of natural, constructed, and human resources. The resulting environments serve useful, aesthetic, safe, and enjoyable purposes. Graduates are able to communicate effectively colleagues in the sciences and humanities as well as in the allied professions, and are prepared to work individually and in multidisciplinary teams to address complex problems dealing with the cultural/ecological environment.

The undergraduate curriculum includes one year of the college’s Core Design Program followed by a four-year professional program. Admission to the professional program is subject to the approval of a faculty committee at the completion of the Core Design Program. Scholastic performance, aptitude, and personal development are the qualifications considered. The department also cooperates in the undergraduate minor in Design Studies, Critical Studies in Design, and Digital Media.

Following admission to the professional program, students embark on the traveling studio during the fall semester of their second year. This studio is a full semester’s credit of integrated departmental courses and involves extensive travel within and beyond the great Midwest region of North America, to study regional natural systems and the cultural response to those systems.

To enhance the study of landscape architecture in off-campus settings, the department recommends that each student participate in optional college or department-led international study opportunities such as the Rome summer offering. In addition, the department requires students to choose from among the following three options during the spring and summer of their fourth year: a professional internship, an independent study abroad experience, or National Student Exchange. The department assists students with placement, and additional information is provided through the department and the College of Design’s Career Services Office.

Personal laptop/notebook computers and appropriate software are regularly used in classes starting with the second year.

The undergraduate curriculum is fully accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB) and provides the education which, combined with experience, is necessary for professional licensure.

For undergraduate curriculum in landscape architecture leading to the degree bachelor of landscape architecture.

Graduate Study

The department offers two primary opportunities for professional and post-professional stud: the M.L.A. degree, which provides the skills and knowledge for professional practice and the M.S.L.A. degree, which focuses on graduate-level research on the built environment. Minor work is offered to students taking major work in other departments.

The M.L.A. degree is a first professional degree in landscape architecture, for students with undergraduate degrees other than landscape architecture. Students enroll in a six-semester full-time program of coursework, some of which overlaps with the bachelor’s degree curriculum. However, graduate-level work is accomplished by a minimum of 30 credits of advanced courses, both required and elective, completed at the 500-level. This coursework also provides a chance to concentrate study in a topical area of practice, through elective courses and/or an optional thesis. Students’ concentrations--in areas such as history-theory; design-art; ecological design; or community design, etcetera--will be determined by the student in conjunction with his/her major professor and will be designated in a program of study, to be completed by the end of his/her first year. Electives may be selected from within the department and college as well as from other departments across campus.

The M.L.A. program has recently been granted candidacy status by LAAB and is undergoing a required 3-year review for initial accreditation. Full accreditation status is expected in 2013. Students who graduate before 2013 will be considered by LAAB to have graduated from an accredited program.

The M.S.L.A. is an unaccredited, research degree addressing landscape architecture as a scholarly endeavor. The degree is primarily intended as an advanced professional degree targeted at students already possessing an accredited first professional degree (B.L.A., B.Arch, M.Arch, etc.) and wishing to pursue in-depth, independent research. The M.S.L.A. is granted upon completion of 36 credits (at least 30 of which are completed at the 500-level) and the acceptance of a thesis or creative component. Periodically, students without accredited, first professional design degrees wish to complete an unaccredited master’s degree in landscape architecture. Such students may, in special cases, be allowed to pursue an M.S.L.A., provided they take an additional 12 credits of coursework, at least 6 of which must be an approved design studio, for a total of 48 hours of coursework.

Students may also enter a special program to earn both the M.L.A. and the master of community and regional planning (M.C.R.P.) degrees. Students interested in the double degree M.L.A./M.C.R.P. program should contact the departments to receive a detailed description of requirements. The department also teaches in the Graduate Certificate Program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), administered by the Department of Community and Regional Planning.

Curriculum in Landscape Architecture

The department offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs.

The undergraduate program consists of a five year curriculum, requiring 149 credits, leading to the degree Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. These credits are distributed between a one-year Core Program of 30 credits and a four-year professional program of 119 credits.

Admission into the professional program depends upon available resources and is subject to the approval of a faculty committee at the completion of the Core Design Program. Applicants are reviewed on the basis of academic performance, a portfolio of original work, and a written essay.

The BLA from Iowa State University is an LAAB (Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board)-accredited professional degree program. In the United States, most state registration boards require a degree from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for professional licensure. The LAAB is the sole entity recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit U.S. first professional degree programs in landscape architecture at the Bachelor's and Master's levels.

The department also offers a graduate program leading to the degrees of Master of Landscape Architecture or Master of Science in Landscape Architecture. For more complete graduate program descriptions, see Graduate Study under Landscape Architecture in the Courses and Programs section.

Total Degree Requirement: 149 cr.

Only 65 cr. from a two-year institution may apply which may include up to 16 technical cr.; 9 P-NP cr. of free electives; 2.00 minimum GPA.

International Perspective: 3 cr.

U.S. Diversity: 3 cr.

Communications: 9.5 cr.

(C- or better grade)

ENGL 150	Critical Thinking and Communication	3
ENGL 250	Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition	3
LIB 160	Library Instruction	0.5
One of the following:		3
ENGL 302	Business Communication
ENGL 309	Report and Proposal Writing
ENGL 314	Technical Communication
Total Credits		9.5

Humanities: 9 cr.

Hist/Phil electives		6
Humanities elective		3
Total Credits		9

Social Sciences: 6 cr.

6 cr. from Anthr, Econ, Pol S, Psych, or Soc.

Mathematics and Science: 12 cr.

MATH 141	Trigonometry	2
MATH 142	Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry	3
or MATH 165	Calculus I
Six credits from science electives		6
Total Credits		11

Design Core: 11.5 cr.

DSN S 102	Design Studio I	4
DSN S 115	Design Collaborative Seminar	0.5
or DSN S 110	Design Exchange Seminar I
DSN S 131	Design Representation	4
DSN S 183	Design Cultures	3
Total Credits		11.5

Landscape Architecture: 91-92 cr.

L A 201	Studio: Landscape Interpretation and Representation	6
L A 202	Studio: Site Design I	6
L A 221	Native Plants of the Savanna Ecotone	3
L A 222	Introduced Plants of the Midwest	3
L A 241	Developing Identity as a Landscape Architect	1
L A 272	Cultural Landscape Studies	3
L A 274	The Social and Behavioral Landscape	3
L A 281	Investigating Landscape Form, Process, and Detail	3
L A 301	Site Design II	6
L A 302	Ecological Design at the Regional Scale	6
L A 341	Contemporary Landscape Architecture	1
L A 371	History of Modern Landscapes, 1750 to Present	3
L A 373	Gardens and Landscapes from Antiquity to 1750	3
L A 381	Shaping the Land	3
L A 401	Community Design	6
L A 402	Urban Design	6
L A 441	Professional Practice	2
L A 444	Landscape Architecture Professional Internship, Study Abroad, or National Student Exchange	R
L A 481	Landscape Construction	3
L A 482	Advanced Landscape Construction	3
One of the following:		6
DSN S 446	Interdisciplinary Design Studio
L A 404	Advanced Landscape Architectural Design
NREM 120	Introduction to Renewable Resources	3
Plus nine credits professional electives		9
DSN S 481	Art and Architecture of India	3
Total Credits		91

Electives: 10 cr.

Complete electives sufficient to complete graduation requirements.

Courses primarily for undergraduate students

L A 201. Studio: Landscape Interpretation and Representation.

(1-15) Cr. 6. F. Prereq: Enrollment in the professional program
Reading and representing varied landscapes; development of aesthetic sensitivity to the geomorphology, vegetation, and cultural influences on these landscapes. Small-scale interventions and exploration of landscape phenomena and change. Emphasis on a variety of documentation and drawing techniques.

L A 202. Studio: Site Design I.

(1-15) Cr. 6. S. Prereq: 201
Fundamental issues of landscape planning and design at a site scale. Projects introduce a variety of (objective and subjective) site inquiry methods, space and place making, and sensitive integration of architecture and landscape for specific land uses. User needs, precedent study, programming, site engineering, planting design, and outdoor space design expressed through a variety of three-dimensional modeling, graphic, and written media.

L A 221. Native Plants of the Savanna Ecotone.

(2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Enrollment in the professional program
Observation and study of the wetland, prairie, and woodland vegetation native to the savanna ecotone. Emphasis on plant communities, their distribution, structure, habitat and aesthetics. Plant identification and use in landscape design. Precedent and case studies of vegetation preservation, restoration and use in built works.

L A 222. Introduced Plants of the Midwest.

(2-3) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 221
Identification, observation, and study of plants introduced to cultivation in the Midwest region. Plant cultural requirements, including adaptations to climate changes, solar exposure, and soil conditions. Investigation of history of plant introduction and use in designed landscape, including consequent impacts of plant introduction such as plant invasion. Introduction to planting design at the site scale, including matching plant cultural requirements to site conditions, functional uses of plants and expressive composition using plant form, texture and color.

L A 241. Developing Identity as a Landscape Architect.

(1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Enrollment in the professional program
Development of life skills for conflict resolution, effective interpersonal communication, and CPR/First Aid. Examination of personal values as they relate to the backgrounds, abilities, attitudes, and values of others; exploration of how these influence personal decision-making and group interaction. Reading, discussion, class activities, journal-keeping, writing. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

L A 270. Foundations in Natural Resource policy and History.

(Cross-listed with NREM, ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2012.
The development of natural resource conservation philosophy and policy from the Colonial Era to the present. North American wildlife, forestry, and environmental policy; national parks and other protected lands; federal and state administrative agencies, influence of science. Relationship to cultural contexts, including urban reform and American planning movement. Discussion of common pool resources, public and private lands.

L A 272. Cultural Landscape Studies.

(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Enrollment in the professional program
Exploration of cultural landscapes, from broad settlement patterns to individual sites, with an emphasis on the origins and evolution of landscapes. Investigation of relationships between vernacular and designed landscapes. Landscapes considered as modes of cultural production that shape and are shaped by social, political, and economic processes. Exploration of landscapes as persistent (yet ephemeral) repositories of culture. Lectures, reading, field studies, and writing.

Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement

L A 274. The Social and Behavioral Landscape.

(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Exploration of social and behavioral factors pertinent to design of the domestic, civic, and commercial landscape. Focus on working familiarity with design principles as they relate to the behavior and activities of people across a broad demographic and cultural spectrum; application of these principles to design of outdoor environments. Lectures and discussions, including group exercises and field trips.

Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement

L A 281. Investigating Landscape Form, Process, and Detail.

(1-6) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Enrollment in professional program
Exploration of the poetics and principles of landscape construction. Investigation and interpretation of landform and geomorphic processes such as the hydrologic cycle, erosion, and sedimentation. Close observation and representation of detail design, with an emphasis on material types, their connections, and weathering. Readings, field studies, and drawings in analog and digital media.

L A 301. Site Design II.

(1-15) Cr. 6. F. Prereq: 202
Development of half-acre to hundred-acre landscape design and planning proposals, potentially in collaboration with students in other programs. Apply critical methodological frameworks to shape site systems while providing appropriate support for diverse user groups and creating culturally meaningful places. Assess and interpret a program of use, organize subjective and objective site inventory and analysis, develop functional and poetic design strategies for infrastructure and natural systems, and craft artistic and functionally explicit landscape architectural proposals. Development of appropriate technique and high level of craft in representations to support design thinking process and final scheme presentation.

L A 302. Ecological Design at the Regional Scale.

(1-15) Cr. 6. S. Prereq: 301, 381, 465 and Agronomy 156
Application of ecological theories and processes in design and planning at the hundred plus-acre scale specifically focusing on urban and urban fringe landscapes. Apply advanced landscape analysis of soil, water, and vegetation utilizing geographic information systems. Particular focus on stream and wetland restoration, mitigation, and regulations and developing design representations for public use.

L A 309. Field Travel.

Cr. 1. Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS. Prereq: Enrollment in the professional program and permission of instructor
Observation of and reflection on professional practice and landscapes in urban, rural, and wilderness areas. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

L A 322. Fundamentals of Planting Design.

(2-3) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2011. Prereq: 221
The art and techniques of creating plant compositions in the landscape that respond to cultural and biophysical contexts. Investigation of soil properties and plant/soil relationships relevant to the built environment. Methods of site inventory and analysis, developing plant palettes and composing plant assemblages that address expressive and functional needs. Introduction to the techniques of preparing planting plans, including standards for plant selection, plant lists and plant specification.

L A 341. Contemporary Landscape Architecture.

(1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: 301
Exploration of contemporary landscape architectural practice through individualized research into practicing firms. Preparation of paper and presentation outlining broad framework and specific parameters of a selected area of contemporary practice using specific projects as examples. Work may result in invitation of current practitioner(s) as a lecture series or event. Resume and portfolio preparation in advance of required off-campus semester (L A 451 A, B or C).

L A 371. History of Modern Landscapes, 1750 to Present.

(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Investigation of landscape design concepts and trends as observed over time, from approximately 1750 to the present, with emphasis on the United States and Europe. Examination of significant figures and outstanding works (sites, gardens, landscapes, monuments, subdivisions, city plans, etc.) of varied geographic regions. Analysis of the social, economic, political, and technical forces contributing to the development of landscape design styles, vocabulary, and literature. Lectures, readings, projects, research papers.

L A 373. Gardens and Landscapes from Antiquity to 1750.

(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Investigation of international landscape design concepts and trends as observed over time, from pre-history to the mid 18th century. Examination of significant figures and outstanding works (sites, gardens, landscapes, monuments, subdivisions, city plans, etc.) of varied geographic regions. Analysis of the social, economic, political, and technical forces contributing to the development of landscape design styles, vocabulary, and literature. Lectures, readings, projects, research papers.

Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

L A 381. Shaping the Land.

(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 281, MATH 141
Design of landforms to achieve aesthetic, functional, and safety goals. Landform changes to accommodate human uses and activities. Impacts and implications of landform transformation on the surrounding environment. Surface and subsurface drainage design, storm water runoff best management practices, contour manipulation to incorporate slopes, swales, culverts, pads, retaining walls, walks, steps, terraces, buildings, and other structures in the landscape. Road layout and alignment, parking lot design, and earthwork volume estamates. Design communication using CAD, perspectives, cross-sections, contour maps, landform models, and narratives. Class exercieses, case study precedents, and preliminary construction documents.

L A 401. Community Design.

(1-15) Cr. 6. F. Prereq: 402
Physical planning and design of places utilizing community-based methods. Projects address social and cultural dimensions of placemaking such as reuse of abandoned sites, in-fill development, and community visioning. Emphasis on development of user-client relationship skills and design research. Integrated seminar component.

H. Honors Cr. 7

L A 402. Urban Design.

(1-15) Cr. 6. F. Prereq: 302
Comprehensive planning and design for urban sites or for sites within urban contexts. Projects typically include planning for a variety of integrated land uses, and cover the full range of design scales from master planning to proposals for site details. Emphasis on written and verbal as well as graphic communications. Integrated seminar component.

H. Honors Cr. 7

L A 403H. Senior Thesis Preparation Tutorial.

Cr. 2. F. Prereq: 402, permission of thesis advisor, enrollment in Honors program
Preparation for senior thesis.

L A 404. Advanced Landscape Architectural Design.

(Cross-listed with DSN S). (1-15) Cr. 6. Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. S. Prereq: L A 401
Advanced forum for the demonstration of sophistication in landscape architectural design. Experimentation and innovation are encouraged.

H. Honors Cr. 6-7

L A 405H. Senior Thesis.

(0-15) Cr. 6. S. Prereq: 401, 402, 403, and enrollment in Honors program; permission of adviser, chair and thesis adviser
Individual advanced forum for the demonstration of sophistication in landscape architectural design. Experimentation and innovation are expected.

L A 417. Urban and Peri-urban Watershed Assessment.

(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with ENV S). (2-3) Cr. 3. Prereq: Junior standing, 6 credits of natural science
Assessment and reduction of impacts in urban and peri-urban watershed areas. Course prepares students to work with various analysis methods for vegetation, topography, stormwater and stream condition as well as work with data from other disciplines. Emphasis on communicating with the public. Introductory GIS and GPS technologies are utilized. Learning is largely field-based.

L A 421. Advanced Planting Design.

(Dual-listed with 521). (2-3) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 322 or graduate standing
Theory and practice of planting design, with emphasis on the ecological, cultural, and aesthetic factors affecting planting design and vegetation management in the built environment. Three venues for collaborative learning form the basis of the course: topical research inquiry, case history investigation, and completion of one comprehensive project design.

L A 441. Professional Practice.

(2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 481
Studies of conventional and developing forms of public and private practice. Explore relationships between professional life and the culture of the professional design firm; investigate firm identities and structures; understand design projects, their delivery process, and contractual agreements. Lecture and class discussion.

L A 444. Landscape Architecture Professional Internship, Study Abroad, or National Student Exchange.

Cr. R. Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS. Prereq: L A 341, permission of adviser and chair
Independent educational enrichment through exploration of landscape architectural practice in a professional internship, international studies, or out-of-region national study experience.

A. Professional Internship.
B. Study Abroad.
C. National Student Exchange.

L A 461I. Introduction to GIS.

(Cross-listed with IA LL, ENSCI, ENV S). Cr. 4. SS.
Descriptive and predictive GIS modeling techniques, spatial statistics, and map algebra. Application of GIS modeling techniques to environmental planning and resource management. Nonmajor graduate credit.

L A 478. Topical Studies in Landscape Architecture.

(Dual-listed with 578). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3. Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS. Prereq: L A 371 or senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.

A. Landscape Design
B. Planting Design
C. Construction
D. History/Theory/Criticism
E. Landscape Planning
F. Urban Design
G. Graphics
H. Honors
I. Interdisciplinary Studies
J. International Studies
K. Computer Applications
M. Social/Behavioral
N. Natural Resources

L A 481. Landscape Construction.

(1-4) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 381
Development of construction details with emphasis on materials and their aesthetic and functional uses as building materials. Explore characteristics and uses of construction materials and application of wood systems, paving systems, retaining walls, masonry and concrete systems, and metals; investigate structural theory of wood systems. Preliminary preparation of construction documents.

L A 482. Advanced Landscape Construction.

(1-4) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 481
Advanced site construction issues, with emphasis on water and irrigation systems, mechanical and electrical systems, site lighting, proposal preparation, project scheduling, project costing and estimating, and master specification editing.

L A 490. Independent Study.

Cr. 1-6. Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS. Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of a topic of special interest to the student.

A. Landscape Design
B. Planting Design
C. Construction
D. History
E. Landscape Planning
F. Urban Design
G. Graphics
H. Honors
I. Interdisciplinary Studies
J. International Studies
K. Computer Applications
M. Social/Behavioral
N. Natural Resources

L A 491. Environmental Law and Planning.

(Dual-listed with 591). (Cross-listed with C R P, DSN S, ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate classification
Environmental law and policy as applied in planning at the local and state levels. Brownfields, environmental justice, water quality, air quality, wetland and floodplain management, and local government involvement in ecological protection through land use planning and other programs.

Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduate students

L A 517. Urban and Peri-urban Watershed Assessment.

(Dual-listed with 417). (2-3) Cr. 3. Prereq: graduate standing
Assessment and reduction of impacts in urban and peri-urban watershed areas. Course prepares students to work with various analysis methods for vegetation, topography, stormwater, and stream condition as well as work with data from other disciplines. Emphasis on communicating with the public. Introductory GIS and GPS technologies are utilized. Learning is largely field-based.

L A 521. Advanced Planting Design.

(Dual-listed with 421). (2-3) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 322 or graduate standing.
Theory and practice of planting design, with emphasis on the ecological, cultural and aesthetic factors affecting planting design and vegetation management in the built environment. Three venues for collaborative learning form the basis of the course: topical research inquiry, case history investigation, and completion of one comprehensive project design.

L A 541. Principles of Research for Landscape Architects.

(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate standing
Examination of design inquiry and research methods appropriate to landscape architectural projects, including bibliographical, historical, numerical, statistical, survey, and geographical methods. Readings, discussions, and application problems. Preparation of a research proposal.

L A 567. Advanced GIS Landscape Modeling.

(0-6) Cr. 3. Prereq: 302 or C R P 451/551
Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) modeling techniques to landscape planning and management issues. Selection, acquisition, and conversion of digital landscape data. Modeling applications for studio projects, outreach projects, and research projects.

L A 571. Landscape Architectural Theory.

(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: graduate standing
Exploration of major theories of landscape architectural design and their relationships to broader cultural and theoretical practices. Examination of key texts and projects in landscape architecture, architecture, art, and related fields. Emphasis on developing critical ways of analyzing ideas. Lectures, readings, discussion, and writings.

L A 578. Topical Studies in Landscape Architecture.

(Dual-listed with 478). (Cross-listed with DSN S). Cr. 2-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing
Offerings vary with each term; check with department for available sections. Course contact hours can range from (2-0) to (3-0) depending on number of credits.

L A 580. Thesis, Creative Component Tutorial.

Cr. 1-4. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of major professor
Hands-on participation in a creative or research activity in the student's area of specialization. Development of a detailed prospectus that defines the thesis or creative component.

L A 582. Graduate Seminar.

(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Admission to graduate program or permission of instructor
Examination and discussion of professional practice, research in landscape architecture, and environmental planning.

L A 590. Special Topics.

Cr. 1-6. Repeatable, maximum of 3 times. F.S.SS. Prereq: graduate standing.

A. Landscape Design
B. Planting Design
C. Construction
D. History
E. Landscape Planning
F. Urban Design
G. Graphics
I. Interdisciplinary Studies
J. International Studies
K. Computer Applications
M. Social/Behavioral
N. Natural Resources

L A 591. Environmental Law and Planning.

(Dual-listed with 491). (Cross-listed with C R P, DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate classification
Environmental law and policy as applied in planning at the local and state levels. Brownfields, environmental justice, water quality, air quality, wetland and floodplain management, and local government involvement in ecological protection through land use planning and other programs.

L A 599. Creative Component.

Cr. 1-8. Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of major professor
Comprehensive study and original development of a project selected by the student and approved by the major professor. Completed project must be submitted to and approved by a graduate faculty committee as evidence of mastery of the principles of landscape architecture.

Course for graduate students, major or minor

L A 699. Thesis Research.

Cr. 1-8. Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of major professor