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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (LAR )
500. The Profession of Landscape Architecture (1) I An examination of principles and practices of the profession. Course includes a brief history of the profession as well as famous practitioners and projects.
507. The American Landscape (3) II (Identical with GEOG 507, which is home).
510. Design Studio I (4) I Development of visual and graphic skills; functional, aesthetic, environmental, and socio-cultural design ordering systems; concept-getting; form generation; and design theory and criticism. Interrelationships among design, site engineering, materials, and construction techniques.
511. Design Studio II (4) II Design processes, graphic and verbal communications, and design synthesis. Studio projects based on site ecology, inventory/analysis, socio-cultural factors, and artistic principles of design.
512. Recreational Dimensions of Natural Resource Management (3) I (Identical with RNR 512, which is home).
520A. Plant Materials and Design (2) I Native and selected exotic plant materials frequently used in landscape design and revegetation in the Southwest. Influence of site conditions and requirements on selection of plant materials. Theoretical basis for planting design process, functional use of plants in landscapes and design planting plans for various sites.
520B. Plant Materials and Design (2) II Native and selected exotic plant materials frequently used in landscape design and revegetation in the Southwest. Influence of site conditions and requirements on selection of plant materials. Theoretical basis for planting design process, functional use of plants in landscapes and design planting plans for various sites.
531A. Computer Applications in Design (2) I Two- and three-dimensional computer-aided design and video techniques for solving landscape architectural-related site problems. Use of computers for constructing high quality design solutions. Video animation for design evaluation.
531B. Computer Applications in Design (1) II Two- and three-dimensional computer-aided design and video techniques for solving landscape architectural-related site problems. Use of computers for constructing high quality design solutions. Video animation for design evaluation.
542. History and Theory of Landscape Architecture (3) I Cultural, ecological, and aesthetic factors that influence design, planning, and stewardship of landscapes and how those factors and resultant landscapes have varied and evolved over time.
543. Contemporary Landscape Architecture (3) II Examination of landscape architecture in the United States from the mid 20th century, including: romantic and classical design expressions; the role of industrialization and social changes in public design; and the birth of "modernism"; the environmental movement's affect on natural system approaches to design and planning; and post-modern design experimentation.
550. Landscape and Human Ecology (3) II Principles and theories of spatial ecology presented in the context of land management problems in Southern Arizona. Practical application of productivity theory emphasized.
551. Site Engineering (3) I Engineering aspects of landscape design and site planning. Development of technical competency in grading, storm water management, earthwork, and road alignment utilizing aesthetics and design principles as well as an understanding of ecological sensitivity. Field trip. P, LAR 510.
552. Landscape Construction (3) II Landscape construction materials and methods, construction drawings and specifications, and construction cost estimation.
574. Field Methods in Environmental Psychology (3) II (Identical with PSYC 574, which is home).
582. Professional Practice Studio (4) I Synthesis studio in landscape architecture. Complex problems in regional, site and urban planning and design. Emphasis upon "real world" problems and professional practice. Open to majors only. 2R, 7S. P, LAR 502.
593. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]
596. u. Interdisciplinary Environment-Behavior-Design (3) [Rpt./ 6 units] II (Identical with PSYC 596U, which is home).
597. Workshop
i. Interdisciplinary Studio for Community Design (3-6) I (Identical with ARCH 597I, which is home).
599. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
620. Interdisciplinary Studio (4) I Complex landscape design and planning problems within an interdisciplinary area.
621. Landscape Planning Studio (4) II Theories and models in landscape planning; planning issues and methods; case studies; one major studio planning project.
631. Computer Applications in Planning (3) II Techniques in planning of regional landscape resources; visual simulation, computer map overlay, resource modeling, video applications, application of research into automated decision-support systems. Solving problems through the use of automated spatial modeling and analysis.
660. Professional Practice (2) II The practice of landscape architecture including professionalism, registration, the landscape architectural profession, services and fees, construction contract documents, bid documents and procedures, and business organization and operation.
693. Internship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II
694. Practicum
a. Landscape Architecture Teaching (1-2) [Rpt./] I II
b. Landscape Architecture Professional Experiences (4) S [Rpt./] P, LAR 511. Limited to LAR majors or by approval of LAR faculty.
695. Colloquium
d. Landscape Architecture Research (2) I
e. Research Design (2) II
696. Seminar
a. Landscape Architecture (1) [Rpt./ 1] I II
699. Independent Study (1-5) I II
900. Research (1-8) [Rpt./]
909. Master's Report (1-9) [Rpt./] I II
910. Thesis (1-8) [Rpt./]
920. Dissertation (1-9)
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]