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Landscape Architecture (LAND)

University of Colorado
Boulder , United States
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Bachelors
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Landscape Architecture
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Architecture and Construction
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Program Overview

Landscape Architecture (LAND) Program

The Landscape Architecture (LAND) program at the University of Colorado Boulder offers a comprehensive education in the field of landscape architecture. The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the principles and practices of landscape architecture, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the profession.


Courses

The LAND program offers a range of courses that cover the fundamentals of landscape architecture, including:


  • LAND 2004: History of Landscape Architecture: This course explores the human narrative of reshaping nature through the practice of landscape architecture, introducing major histories, theories, and sites guiding the field.
  • LAND 2100: Studio 1: Foundations of Landscape Architecture: This studio introduces essential landscape architecture skills, incorporating varied ecological processes, exploring landscape as a medium for connecting the natural and cultural, and developing analog and digital communication tools.
  • LAND 3003: Site Planning, Materials, and Technologies: This course presents the fundamental skills in site planning and decision-making, performing analysis, concept generation, and programming through biophysical and socio-economic parameters.
  • LAND 3100: Studio 2: Intermediate Landscape Architecture: This studio advances the understanding of the practice of landscape architecture, focusing on concepts such as community engagement and client-based projects, and covering topics such as health-focused spaces, ecological adaptability, green equity, and gentrification.
  • LAND 3103: Ecological Planting Design: This course introduces species identification, planting design concepts, and design tools and methods, framing the course in local ecological systems and building a robust plant palette applicable to Colorado and the American West.
  • LAND 4100: Capstone in Landscape Architecture: This capstone experience emphasizes individual project development and well-defined design concepts, introducing critical strategies, advanced design techniques, and representation skills to address pressing issues in landscape architecture.
  • LAND 4114: Landscape Architecture Theory: This course researches and interrogates the boundaries of landscape architecture theory and practice, analyzing the values and concepts that have shaped the field throughout its history into the present.

Requirements

The LAND program has specific requirements for admission and completion, including:


  • Restricted to majors in Environmental Design (ARCH, EPOD, LAND, PLAN) and open option (ENVD)
  • Prerequisite courses, such as ENVD 1120 and LAND 2004
  • Corequisite courses, such as LAND 2100 and LAND 3100
  • Minimum grade requirements, such as C- for prerequisite courses

Grading Basis

The LAND program uses a letter grade system for all courses.


University Information

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a high-quality education and a supportive learning environment. The university offers a range of resources and services to support student success, including academic advising, career counseling, and mental health services. The university is also committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers a range of programs and initiatives to promote these values.


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