G4033 Project Documents (Crosslisted with Architecture 4033). Prerequisite: Architecture 4575 or permission or CNS 4923. An introduction to the building construction and architectural project manual with emphasis on owner/contractor relationships. (Sp)
G5052 Professional Practice (Crosslisted with Architecture 5052). Prerequisite: 5043 or permission of instructor. Survey of career options, internship, registration, firm organization, office management, professional conduct and ethics within the practice of architecture. (F, Sp)
G5243 Landscape Architecture Technology: Materials and Construction. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. Technical requirements and design characteristics of landscape construction materials. Brick, concrete, asphalt, stone, wood, paving curbs, walls, steps, small structures, site furnishings, lighting, and basic construction documentation. Laboratory (F)
G5343 Landscape Architecture Technology: Site Issues. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. Technical aspects of land and water interactions in site planning and landscape engineering. Introduction to contours, grading and earthwork; watershed and site drainage; horizontal and vertical curves; erosion control, and sedimentation. Laboratory (Sp)
G5403 Research Methods in Landscape Architecture. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. Introduces basic research methods applicable to landscape architecture. (F)
G5513 Landscape Architecture Drawing and Graphics. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. Basic techniques for visual thinking/seeing and basic graphic techniques for two- and three-dimensional representation. Different methods of communication such as sketching, diagramming, plan, section and elevation drawing, rendering, one and two point perspective, and axonometric drawing for layout and composition. (F)
G5515 Landscape Architecture Introductory Graduate Studio I. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of the instructor. Small-scale problems in landscape architecture with particular emphasis on principles and elements of design, design of individual sites, design as a process including communication of site analysis, design, development and final design proposals. (F)
G5525 Landscape Architecture Introductory Graduate Studio II. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. Introduction to site planning at small to medium scales with particular emphasis on design process where consideration of natural and human factors influence design solutions. Subject matter varies and is reflective of a host of problems and issues common to landscape architecture. (Sp)
G5535 Landscape Architecture Intermediate Graduate Studio III. Prerequisite: 5515, 5525, graduate standing, and permission of instructor. Studio work concerned with park, recreation, and open space issues pertinent to contemporary needs. Subject matter may include park typologies and their design, recreation typologies, public education, greenways, scenic byways, eco-tourism, schools, art in the landscape, and community gardens. (F)
G5545 Landscape Architecture Intermediate Graduate Studio IV. Prerequisite: 5515, 5525, graduate standing, and permission of instructor. Focus on housing and community planning as related to site planning and site design with particular emphasis on urban environments, housing typologies, community participation, community facilities, and the landscape architect's approach to integration of proposed developments within natural and human contexts. (Sp)
G5555 Landscape Architecture Advanced Graduate Studio V. Prerequisite: 5515, 5525, 5535, 5545, graduate standing, and permission of instructor. Theoretical and essential processes common to developments in regenerative design and planning as related to sustaining health human and natural environments. Particular emphasis is placed upon inventory and analysis at the regional scale in which geographic land units such as watersheds, mountain ranges, islands, towns, cities, major neighborhoods, or urban districts are common subject matter. (F)
G5613 Landscape Architecture Computer Applications. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. A survey of computer applications common to the profession of landscape architecture including work processing, desktop publishing, computer image manipulation, computer-aided drafting, spreadsheets and databases with particular emphasis on computer image manipulation and computer-aided drafting. (Sp)
G5713 Plant Material and Technology. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. Identification and classification of native and ornamental woody evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, vines, and ground covers. Study of their morphology, cultural characteristics, landscape uses, pruning maintenance, planting and establishment. Includes basic horticultural principles, plant processes, and factors affecting plant growth. (F)
G5924 Planting Design. Prerequisite: 4723, graduate standing or permission of instructor. An intensive lecture/studio emphasizing the use of plants in landscape design. Laboratory (F)
G5940 Field Work. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: 4515 and permission of instructor. Studies in landscape architecture not suited to the conventional classroom setting. (F, Sp)
G5943 History and Theory of 20th Century Landscape Architecture. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. A survey of American landscape architecture trends and personalities through the late 20th century. Includes an overview of European and Asian landscape and garden design precedents. The framework of modern architecture, modern art, and public art which provide a context for and influence upon landscape architecture will be discussed in historical and theoretical terms. (F)
G5950 Graduate Project Proposal. 2 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. Proposal development for terminal graduate project in landscape architecture. (F, Sp)
G5960 Directed Readings. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit nine hours. Selected readings in landscape architecture. (F, Sp, Su)
G5970 General Department Seminar. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of topic; maximum credit nine hours. Advanced professional topics in landscape architecture and experimental course offerings. (Sp)
G6596 Graduate Project. Prerequisite: 6950 or permission of instructor. An approved individual project or thesis exploiting or integrating the student's specialization with landscape architecture. Laboratory (Sp)
G6643 Urban Design Theory (Crosslisted with Architecture and Regional and City Planning 6643). Prerequisite: graduate standing. A survey of theory relevant to the urban design process, including social and behavioral concepts, visual and aesthetic theory, spatial and geographic factors of urban form. (Sp)
G6950 Applied Research in Landscape Architecture. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: 6013 and permission of instructor. Approved individual research in landscape architecture coordinated with electives in preparation for the graduate project. (F)
G6990 Graduate Special Studies. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 12 hours. Selected topics in landscape architecture. (F, Sp, Su)
Updated: April 5, 2007