Landscape Architecture (BS)
This major provides instruction in site planning and design, landscape history, landscape architectural graphics and presentation. It includes the use of plants and other features to enrich exterior spaces. Through seminars, studio projects and internships, students learn to apply theory to actual case studies. Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB). For detailed information, please refer to psla.uconn.edu.
Requirements
Landscape Architecture majors must pass the following courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1108 | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| or BIOL 1110 | Introduction to Botany | |
| LAND 2110 | Landscape Architecture: Graphics I - Design Drawing | 4 |
| LAND 2120 | Landscape Architecture: Graphics II Design Communication | 4 |
| LAND 2210E | The Common (Shared) Landscape of the USA: Rights, Responsibilities and Values | 3 |
| LAND 2220 | History of Designed Landscapes | 3 |
| LAND 2410 | Landscape Architecture: Design I - Site Analysis | 5 |
| LAND 3130 | Landscape Architecture: Graphics III - Computer Applications | 4 |
| LAND 3230WE | Sustainable Environmental Planning and Landscape Design | 3 |
| LAND 3310 | Landscape Architecture: Construction I - Site Engineering | 4 |
| LAND 3311 | Landscape Architecture: Construction II - Planting Design | 4 |
| LAND 3312 | Landscape Architecture: Construction III - Materials and Methods | 4 |
| LAND 3420 | Landscape Architecture: Design II - Space, Form and Meaning | 5 |
| LAND 3430 | Landscape Architecture: Design III - Program Development | 5 |
| LAND 4294 | Landscape Architecture: Seminar | 3 |
| LAND 4340 | Landscape Architecture: Professional Practice | 3 |
| LAND 4440 | Landscape Architecture: Design IV - Community Planning | 5 |
| LAND 4450 | Landscape Architecture: Design V - Capstone | 5 |
| SPSS 1300 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| SPSS 3410 | Woody Plants: Common Trees, Shrubs and Vines | 3 |
| Three of the following: | 9 | |
| Global Change Ecology | ||
| The Summer Flora | ||
| Dendrology | ||
SPSS 1060 | 1 | |
| Turfgrass Management 1 | ||
SPSS 1125 | 1 | |
| Herbaceous Ornamental Plants | ||
| Principles and Concepts of Agroecology | ||
| Advanced Turfgrass Management | ||
| Urban Plant Systems Construction and Maintenance | ||
| Plant Propagation | ||
| Fundamentals of Plant Pathology | ||
| Plant Physiology: How Plants Work | ||
| Total Credits | 83 | |
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Only one course at the 1000-level can be used to satisfy this requirement.
Supplementary Scholastic Standards
Accreditation and space restrictions limit the number of students in the Program of Landscape Architecture. All students choosing the landscape architecture major will be evaluated during the introductory landscape architecture courses LAND 2110 Landscape Architecture: Graphics I - Design Drawing and/or LAND 2210 . Preferred minimum requirements for continuance in the Program of Landscape Architecture are a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better and a grade of 3.0 “B” or better in both introductory courses.
Faculty will evaluate:
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A portfolio of work produced in introductory courses (or during other relevant experiences), for graphic competency, consistency, and academic growth.
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A 250-word essay detailing the student’s understanding of and commitment to the discipline of landscape architecture.
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Overall past academic performance (GPA) to determine final acceptance into the Program.
After this evaluation takes place, students are notified of their acceptance into the program and given permission to enroll in the subsequent landscape architecture courses.
Thereafter students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better, and must earn grades of 2.7 “B-” or better for all major (LAND) courses. Students who receive more than one grade below 2.7 “B-” in major (LAND) courses may be dismissed from the major. Courses may be retaken if space allows, with permission of the instructor, but no course in the Program of Landscape Architecture may be repeated more than once (for a total of two times).
University General Education Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see General Education Requirements.
College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the college in addition to the University's General Education requirements. For more information, see the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources section of this catalog.