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Courses in Landscape Architecture (LDA)

Lower Division Courses

2. Place, Culture and Community (4)

Lecture—4 hours. Introduction to the relationship of social and spatial arrangements. Basic social-science concepts such as class, status, role, kinship, ritual, myth, alienation, etc., introduced through site-specific case studies of both historical and contemporary communities. GE credit: SocSci, Wrt.—III. (III.) MacCannell

3. Sustainable Development: Theory and Practice (4)

Lecture—2 hours; discussion—2 hour. Origins, theoretical perspectives, and practical applications of the concept of sustainable development at a number of scales (site, building, neighborhood, city, region, and nation) through lectures, sketch exercises, student projects, walking tours. GE credit: SocSci, Wrt.—II. (II.) Wheeler

21. Landscape Drafting and Visualization (4)

Studio—8 hours; two all-day field trips. Prerequisite: course in free-hand drawing recommended. Development of idea expression through graphic media and the use of drawing techniques for visual representation, including plan, section, and axonometric drawing. Includes an introduction to computerized drafting and drawing.—I. (I.)

23. Computer Graphics for Landscape Architecture (4)

Studio—8 hours; two all-day field trips. Prerequisite: course 21. Landscape architectural communications explored through the computer. Includes computerized drafting, drawing, rendering, desktop publishing, and photorealistic simulation.—II, III. (II, III.)

30. History of Landscape Architecture (4)

Lecture—3 hours; discussion—1 hour. Introduction to the history of landscape architecture, emphasizing landscape design as a product of cultural, political, social, and environmental factors. Topics include the history of gardens, parks, community design and environmental planning. Not open for credit to students who have taken course 140. GE credit: ArtHum, Wrt.—II. (II.) Schenker, McNiel

50. Site Ecology (4)

Lecture—3 hours; laboratory—3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 2A or 10 or an introductory course in biology, botany, or plant science; priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Introduction to ecological concepts, including nutrient dynamics, population regulation, community structure, ecosystem function. Principles will be applied to human activities such as biological conservation, ecological restoration, landscape planning, and management. Weekly laboratory devoted to field exercises in local ecosystems. GE credit: SciEng.—III. (III.) Greco

60. Technology I: Grading and Drainage (4)

Studio—8 hours. Prerequisite: courses 21 and 23 or consent of instructor. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Topographic and grading problems in landscape engineering: drainage plans, grading plans, spot elevations, road alignment, sections and profiles and cut and fill calculations. Not open for credit to students who have taken course 132.—III. (III.) McCulley

61. AutoCAD for Landscape Architects (4)

Lecture—2 hours; laboratory—4 hours. Prerequisite: Agricultural Management and Range Resources 21 or equivalent with consent of instructor. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Introduction of computer-aided drafting (CAD) techniques and their application to landscape design. Drawing set-up, layer control, basic drawing and editing commands, dimensioning and text styles, symbol libraries, and display commands used in the creation of landscape architectural drawings.—I, II, III, IV. (I, II, III, IV.)

70. Basic Landscape Design Studio (4)

Studio—8 hours; field trips. Prerequisite: courses 1, 21, 30 or consent of instructor. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Introduction to basic aesthetic, functional, social, and environmental considerations in landscape design. Provides a broad foundation in landscape design methodologies and skills necessary to create environmentally and socially responsible landscape designs. Not open for credit to students who have taken course 11.—II. (II.) Owens

98. Directed Group Study in Landscape Architecture (1-5)

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Directed group study. (P/NP grading only.)

99. Special Study for Undergraduates in Landscape Architecture (1-5)

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)

Upper Division Courses

120. Advanced Computer Applications (4)

Studio—8 hours; two all-day field trips. Prerequisite: course 23; open to majors in Landscape Architecture only. Studio work using computer-aided design, geographic information systems, and other advanced computer programs.—(III.) McNiel

150. Geographic Information Systems for Land Planners (3)

Lecture—2 hours; laboratory—3 hours. Prerequisite: Agricultural Management and Range Resources 21 or equivalent with consent of instructor. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Basic concepts, principles, and methods of GIS in relation to land planning applications. Data structures, database design, GIS data creation, and spatial analysis techniques are emphasized. Lab topics include: online data sources, aerial photography, cartographic design, and graphic communication. Not open to credit for students who have completed Applied Biological Systems Technology 180 or 185 or course 50 or 185 (in spring 2004 or 2005).—III. (III.) Greco

160. Technology 2: Construction Materials and Detailing (4)

Studio—8 hours. Prerequisite: courses 21, 23, and 60. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Introduction to materials and methods in landscape construction, including properties of common construction materials (stone, concrete and wood), detailing, preparation of cost estimates and specifications, design of drainage systems, fountains and roof decks. Not open for credit to students who have taken course 133.—I. (I.) McCulley

161. Technology 3: Professional Practice and Construction Documents (4)

Studio—8 hours. Prerequisite: courses 21, 23, 60 and 160. Legal and professional aspects of landscape architecture, including the development of construction documents (drawings and specifications), proposal writing, fee calculations, project management, cost estimation, and insurance.—II. (II.) McCulley

168. Mountain Landscapes and Life (3)

Lecture—3 hours. Prerequisite: an introductory course in cultural geography, cultural anthropology or landscape theory. Course provides knowledge of mountain landscapes, explains why different mountain societies exploit and reject resources available, examines myths about mountain landscapes that influence individual and collective behavior of residents and visitors. Examples from Himalayas, Andes, Alps, and Rockies. GE credit: ArtHum or SocSci, Wrt.—III. (III.)

170. Field Studio in Landscape Architecture (5)

Lecture—2 hours; workshop—6 hours. Prerequisite: courses 1, 21, 23, 30, 50, 60 and 70 or consent of instructor. Field study and problem solving experience for juniors in the landscape architecture major. Analysis of complex landscape design and planning problems. Two all-day, weekend field trips required.—I.

180A. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture: Postmodern Landscapes (2)

Lecture—2 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing. Basic principles of critical theory and postmodern modes of analysis. Application to interpretation and change of designed environment. Offered in alternate years. Not open for credit to students who have taken course 185.

180C. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture: Art of the Environment (2)

Lecture—2 hours. Prerequisite: courses 1 and 30. Priority given to Landscape Architecture and Design majors. Introduction to environmental art. Encouragement of critical thinking about the intersection of art, landscape and environmental issues. Offered in alternate years.—Schenker

180G. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture: Landscape and Regional Land Planning (2)

Lecture—2 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing. Theories, laws, and practices of community planning. Creation of livable and sustainable communities and natural landscapes, Smart growth, new urbanism, neo-traditional town planning, transit-oriented, and sustainable communities. Traditional master planning vs. participatory planning and design approaches. Offered in alternate years.—Loux, McNiel, Wheeler

180H. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture: The Bioregional Landscape (2)

Lecture—2 hours. Prerequisite: courses 1 and 30. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Emerging concepts of bioregionalism and community-based ecological regional landscape planning. Extensive examples from within the Sacramento Valley Bioregion. Offered in alternate years.

180I. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture: Regenerative Landscape Systems (2)

Lecture—2 hours. Prerequisite: courses 1 and 30. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Theories, basic techniques and applications for various systems by which landscapes regenerate and sustain life (both human and non-human) and culture over time. Offered in alternate years.—(III.)

180J. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture: Community Participation in Design (2)

Lecture—2 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing. History and role of community participation in landscape design; methods of community involvement, including workshop techniques. Introduction to design processes, including public participation. Offered in alternate years.—Owens

180K. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture: Social Factors in Landscape Architecture (2)

Lecture—2 hours. Prerequisite: Psychology 155 and upper division standing. Concepts in environmental psychology as they relate to landscape architecture. Discussion of needs of various user groups of a land area. Introduction to post occupancy evaluations. Offered in alternate years.—I. Owens

180L. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture: Public Open Space (2)

Lecture—2 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing. Intensive study of public open spaces, including parks, plazas, playgrounds, greenways and community gardens. Current issues associated with design and management of the public environment of cities. Offered in alternate years.—(II.) Francis

180M. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture: Urban and Community Design (2)

Lecture—2 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing. Theories and methods of community and neighborhood design. Past and contemporary approaches including new urbanism, planned unit development, mixed use, pedestrian and transit-oriented development. Issues of open space and community form. Offered in alternate years.—Francis

180N. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture: Planting Design (2)

Lecture—2 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing and Environmental Horticulture 6. Develop an understanding of the sensory, visual and functional importance of plants in the landscape. Visualization and design of planted landscapes. Development of planting plans. Offered in alternate years. Not open for credit to students who have taken course 156.

180O. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture: Current Issues in Landscape Architecture (2)

Lecture—2 hours. Prerequisite: course 1 and 30. Priority will be given to Landscape Architecture and Design majors. Study of current issues in landscape architecture with emphasis on design and/or design history. Offered in alternate years.

180P. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture: Water in Community Planning and Design (2)

Lecture—2 hours. Prerequisite: course 50 or equivalent with consent of instructor. Upper division standing or above. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Theories, policies, methods, and resources related to the integration of water resources management with urban/community planning and landscape design including water use/demand, quality, treatment, conservation, and storm water/drainage. Offered in alternate years.—(I.) Loux

180Q. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture: Historic Preservation (2)

Lecture—2 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing. Roots and present focus of historic preservation movement; current philosophies and laws governing preservation, restoration, and revitalization as they affect landscape architects. Offered in alternate years.—McNiel

181A. Postmodern Landscapes Design and Planning Studio (3)

Studio—6 hours; one field trip required. Prerequisite: course 170; course 180A concurrently. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Application of design theory and methods to real-world projects associated with course 180A. Offered in alternate years.

181C. Art of the Environment Design and Planning Studio (3)

Studio—6 hours; one field trip required. Prerequisite: course 170; course 180C concurrently. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Application of design theory and methods to real-world projects associated with course 180C. Offered in alternate years.—Schenker

181F. Landscape Ecology and Design Planning Studio (3)

Studio—6 hours. Prerequisite: courses 21, 23, 50, 60, and 170, 180F concurrently. Design theory and methods to real-world projects in ecology. Ecological principles and their application in biological conservation, ecological restoration, and landscape planning, design, and management. Field trip required. Offered in alternate years.—II. Greco

181G. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture: Landscape and Regional Land Planning Studio (3)

Studio—6 hours. Prerequisite: course 170, course 181G concurrently. Applications of recent models and practices of urban planning and design to create livable and sustainable cities, towns, villages, rural, and natural landscapes. Testing of models by creating plans and designs for new communities, and for urban infill, restoration or redevelopment projects. Field trip required. Offered in alternate years.—Loux, McNiel, Wheeler

181H. The Bioregional Landscape Design and Planning Studio (3)

Studio—6 hours; one field trip required. Prerequisite: course 170; course 180H concurrently. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Application of design theory and methods to real-world projects associated with course 180H. Offered in alternate years.

181I. Regenerative Landscape Systems Design and Planning Studio (3)

Studio—6 hours; one field trip required. Prerequisite: course 170; course 180I concurrently. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Application of design theory and methods to real-world projects associated with course 180I. Offered in alternate years.

181J. Community Participation in Design: Design and Planning Studio (3)

Studio—6 hours; one field trip required. Prerequisite: course 170; course 180J concurrently. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Application of design theory and methods to real-world projects associated with course 180J. Offered in alternate years.—Owens

181K. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture: Social Factors in Landscape Architecture (3)

Studio—6 hours. Prerequisite: Psychology 155, course 170, 180K concurrently; upper division standing. Application of design theory and methods to real-world projects. Familiarize students with the major concepts in environmental psychology as they relate to landscape architecture; to discuss the needs of various user groups; and post occupancy evaluations. Open to Landscape Architecture majors only. Offered in alternate years.—I. Owens

181L. Public Open Space Design and Planning Studio (3)

Studio—6 hours; one field trip required. Prerequisite: course 170; course 180L concurrently. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Application of design theory and methods to real-world projects associated with course 180L. Offered in alternate years.—Francis

181M. Urban and Community Design: Design and Planning Studio (3)

Studio—6 hours; one field trip required. Prerequisite: course 170; course 180M concurrently. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Application of design theory and methods to real-world projects associated with course 180M. Offered in alternate years.—Francis

181N. Planting Design and Planning Studio (3)

Studio—6 hours; one field trip required. Prerequisite: course 170 and Environmental Horticulture 6; course 180N concurrently. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Application of design theory and methods to real-world projects associated with course 180N. Offered in alternate years.

181O. Current Issues Design and Planning Studio (3)

Studio—6 hours; one field trip required. Prerequisite: course 170; course 180O concurrently. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Application of design theory and methods to real-world projects associated with course 180O. Offered in alternate years.

181P. Special Topics in Landscape Architecture: Water in Community Planning and Design Studio (3)

Studio—6 hours. Prerequisite: courses 50 and 61 (or equivalent courses with consent of instructor); course 170; course 180 concurrently. Priority given to Landscape Architecture majors. Application of design theory and methods to community and site scale projects associated with course 180P. Offered in alternate years.—(I.) Loux

190. Proseminar in Landscape Architecture (1)

Seminar—1 hour. Lectures and discussion of critical issues in landscape architecture. May be repeated three times for credit. (P/NP grading only.)—I, II, III. (I, II, III.)

191. Workshop in Landscape Architecture (2-12)

Seminar—1 hour; workshop—3 hours. Prerequisite: courses 1, 70, and 170 or consent of instructor. Priority to Landscape Architecture majors. Faculty initiated workshops featuring advanced studies and applications of original work in landscape architecture. May be repeated for up to 20 units of credit.—I, II, III.

192. Internship in Landscape Architecture
(1-12)

Internship. Prerequisite: senior standing in Landscape Architecture. Professional field experience in landscape architecture. May be repeated for a total of 12 units. (P/NP grading only.)

193A. Senior Project in Landscape Architecture (3)

Studio—6 hours. Prerequisite: senior standing in Landscape Architecture. Projects will focus on a critical area of landscape architectural design, planning, analysis, communication, or research. Limited enrollment. Required of all Landscape Architecture majors. (P/NP grading only.)—II. (II.)

193B. Senior Project in Landscape Architecture (4)

Studio—8 hours. Prerequisite: course 193A and senior standing in Landscape Architecture. Projects will focus on a critical area of landscape architectural design, planning, analysis, communication, or research. Limited enrollment. Required of all Landscape Architecture majors. (P/NP grading only.)—III. (III.)

197T. Tutoring in Landscape Architecture
(1-5)

Tutoring—3-15 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Tutoring in Landscape Architecture courses. (P/NP grading only.)

198. Directed Group Study in Landscape Architecture (1-5)

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Directed group study. (P/NP grading only.)

199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates in Landscape Architecture
(1-5)

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)

Graduate Courses

201. Theory and Philosophy of the Designed Environment (4)

Seminar—4 hours. Prerequisite: course 140 or the equivalent; graduate standing or consent of instructor. Examines the major theories of environmental design. Epistemology of design serves as framework to examine modern landscape architecture, architecture, urban design and planning. Normative theories of design are reviewed along with the social and environmental sciences. Offered in alternate years.—Francis

202. Methods in Design and Landscape Research (4)

Seminar—4 hours. Prerequisite: Statistics 102 or the equivalent; graduate standing or consent of instructor. Explores many of the research and advanced design and planning methods employed in landscape architecture. Exercises provide the student with a vehicle for designing independent landscape research and creative activities. Lectures provide an historical overview of research methodology. Offered in alternate years.—Owens

204. Case Studies in Landscape Design and Research (4)

Seminar—4 hours; field trip required. Prerequisite: graduate standing in Landscape Architecture, Ecology, Geography or Community Development or consent of instructor. Real-world designed environment situations where creative activity and/or basic research is the primary product. May be repeated for credit for a total of 12 units. Offered in alternate years.—(I, II, III.)

205. Physical Planning and Design (4)

Lecture—2 hours; discussion—2 hours. Regulation, design, and development of the built landscape, planning and land development processes, zoning and subdivision regulation, site planning, urban design goals and methods, public participation strategies, creatively designing landscapes to meet community and ecological goals. Limited to graduate students. Not offered every year.—Wheeler

210. Advanced Landscape Architecture Studio (4)

Laboratory—8 hours. Prerequisite: course 113 or the equivalent; graduate standing or consent of instructor. Exposes students to real-world, designed-environment situations where creative activity and/or basic research is the primary product. Advanced landscape problems will be utilized at the site, urban or rural scale. Offered in alternate years.

220. Public Space and Culture (3)

Seminar—3 hours. Prerequisite: course 182 or the equivalent; graduate standing or consent of instructor. Explores the public environment of cities including their streets, parks, and squares. Public life and culture of American cities is examined and design responses to this culture evaluated. Typology is used to identify spaces. Offered in alternate years.—Francis

230. Landscape and Memory (4)

Seminar—4 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. Theories of memory from other fields (critical theory, psychoanalysis, history) applied to landscape design, especially heritage and tourist sites. The relationships between place, memorial, and event. Offered in alternate years.

240. Historic, Cultural Landscapes: Concept, Perception, Preservation (4)

Seminar—4 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. Historic cultural landscapes, as defined by the National Register of Historic Places. Identification and analysis of aerial extent, structured makeup, integrity, and historical significance using common and emerging methods and tools. Offered in alternate years.—McNiel

250. Life-Place: Bioregional Theory and Principles (4)

Seminar—3 hours; tutorial—1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. The emerging concept of bioregionalism as a hypothesis for environmental quality; theoretical structures and practical methods by which individuals and groups identify with naturally-bounded “life-places” or “bioregions” and strive to live respectfully and reciprocally within them. Offered in alternate years.

260. Landscape and Power (4)

Seminar—4 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. How various representations of landscape have historically worked as agents of cultural power. Course framework is interdisciplinary, including studies of landscape representation in literature, art, photography, cartography, cinema, and landscape architecture.—Schenker

270. Environment and Behavior (4)

Seminar—3 hours; tutorial—1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor; Psychology 144 recommended. Factors that influence human’s interaction with their surroundings and the mechanisms used for recognizing and addressing general and specific human needs in community design and development decisions. Offered in alternate years.—Owens

280. Landscape Conservation (3)

Seminar—3 hours. Prerequisite: contact department for prerequisite courses; graduate standing or consent of instructor. Focus is on land planning, design, and management techniques to further the goal of resource preservation. Examines current critical theory in the establishment and management of conservation areas. Offered in alternate years.—Greco

290. Graduate Seminar in Landscape Architecture (2)

Seminar—2 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. Seminar on selected topics in landscape architecture research, analysis, planning, design, communication, or education. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)

297. Practicum in Landscape Architecture (1-10)

Independent study—1-10 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. Opportunity for students to work directly in the field with academics at other institutions or with professionals in an office setting. Gives experience beyond the confines of campus and allows direct interaction with the community. (S/U grading only.)

298. Group Study (1-5)

Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)

299. Directed Individual Research for Graduate Students (1-12)

Requires consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)

Professional Course

396. Teaching Assistant Training Practicum (1-4)

Prerequisite: graduate standing. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)—I, II, III. (I, II, III.)