| LA335 |
Introduction to site analysis and site factors that inform design. Site scales from urban to regional are examined. |
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| LA401 |
An introductory design studio for students entering the three-year graduate program and for students in the B.A.EPD program. Emphasis is on basic design principles, three dimensional space and the development of graphic communication skills. |
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| LA402 |
An introduction to landscape architectural design in the studio setting, focusing on a series of typological investigations. Students are encouraged to experiment with methods to develop their own design process. |
5.67 |
8.00 |
34.00 |
| LA411 |
Individual, independent study of topics and research issues in landscape architecture undertaken by a student with faculty approval, advisement and supervision. |
0.33 |
5.00 |
1.00 |
| LA411A |
Individual, independent study of topics and research issues in landscape architecture undertaken by a student with faculty approval, advisement and supervision. |
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| LA421 |
LandCadd operates on AutoCAD and is the most widely used of computer programs in landscape architecture. An essential basic course in LandCadd applications in the profession. |
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| LA458 |
An introduction to plants and plant ecology, with an emphasis on the use of plants in landscape architectural design. |
12.67 |
10.00 |
38.00 |
| LA461 |
A course covering the general history of landscape architecture from its origins in early agriculture at the end of the last Ice Age through its development in ancient civilizations to the 20th century. |
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| LA462 |
The six historic eras of New Mexico's landscape architectural history and their characteristic landscape architecture and site planning will be studied in detail. Students will research a topic under the guidance of the professor. |
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| LA463 |
An investigation and discussion of the major theoretical discourses in the environmental design disciplines and how these positions have informed the design of 20th and 21st Century environments. |
5.00 |
8.67 |
15.00 |
| LA480 |
This course will provide knowledge and understanding of topography, grading and drainage design, and will help students develop site design skills related to topographic definition, circulation surfaces, retaining walls and grade changes. |
8.67 |
9.33 |
26.00 |
| LA501 |
An introductory design studio for students entering the three-year graduate program and for students in the B.A.EPD program. Emphasis is on basic design principles, three dimensional space and the development of graphic communication skills. Restriction: permission of LA program director. |
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| LA502 |
An introduction to landscape architectural design in the studio setting, focusing on a series of typological investigations. Students are encouraged to experiment with methods to develop their own design process. Prerequisite: 501. Restriction: permission of LA program director. |
13.67 |
17.00 |
82.00 |
| LA503 |
This studio course investigates landscapes at city/regional and neighborhood/urban precinct scales. Students will integrate social/cultural imperatives with environmental and infrastructure systems in land use planning and urban/neighborhood design. Prerequisite: 502. Restriction: permission of LA program director. |
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| LA505 |
Studio 5 is the capstone design studio in the Master of Landscape Architecture studio sequence. Students will integrate a broad range of landscape architectural knowledge in a process that will reflect a professional office/studio approach to a design project. Prerequisites: 503, 508. Restriction: permission of LA program director. |
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| LA508 |
(Also offered as ARCH, CRP 508.) This is an interdisciplinary studio with architecture and planning students coordinated by the Design and Planning Assistance Center. Real projects focus on landscape and urban development within a strong neighborhood and community context. Prerequisite: 502. Restriction: permission of LA program director. |
14.00 |
16.67 |
84.00 |
| LA511 |
Individual, independent study of topics and research issues in landscape architecture undertaken by a student with faculty approval, advisement and supervision. Restriction: permission of LA program director. |
7.33 |
121.67 |
13.33 |
| LA511A |
Individual, independent study of topics and research issues in landscape architecture undertaken by a student with faculty approval, advisement and supervision. Restriction: permission of LA program director. |
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| LA512 |
A number of seminars on various aspects of landscape architecture. |
23.00 |
48.00 |
69.00 |
| LA512A |
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| LA513 |
(Also offered as ARCH 513, CRP 544.) This course is a combination of reading, seminar discussion and guided independent study. It is intended to help students prepare, engage in and reflect upon travel relevant to their design and planning studies. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. |
0.00 |
6.67 |
0.00 |
| LA521 |
LandCadd operates on AutoCAD and is the most widely used of computer programs in landscape architecture. An essential basic course in LandCadd applications in the profession. |
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| LA521A |
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| LA531 |
This course emphasizes the common role of the landscape architect as a member of a design team that also includes architects, engineers, planners and others. It focuses on the private and public practice of landscape architecture. |
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| LA556 |
Introduction to site analysis and site factors that inform design. Site scales from urban to regional are examined. |
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| LA558 |
An introduction to plants and plant ecology, with an emphasis on the use of plants in landscape architectural design. |
16.67 |
25.00 |
50.00 |
| LA559 |
An advanced course in the use of plants in landscape design, focusing on principles of xeriscape and their application. Prerequisite: 558. |
10.67 |
13.33 |
32.00 |
| LA560 |
This course will examine currents of thought and social and economic determinants over the last 100 years, and the way these systems have influenced how we build our environments, our cities, our landscapes and buildings. |
4.67 |
6.67 |
14.00 |
| LA561 |
A course covering the general history of landscape architecture from its origins in early agriculture at the end of the last Ice Age through its development in ancient civilizations to the 20th century. |
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| LA562 |
The six historic eras of New Mexico's landscape architectural history and their characteristic landscape architecture and site planning will be studied in detail. Students will research a topic under the guidance of the professor. |
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| LA563 |
An investigation and discussion of the major theoretical discourses in the environmental design disciplines and how these positions have informed the design of 20th and 21st Century environments. |
18.00 |
18.00 |
54.00 |
| LA566 |
(Also offered as ARCH 466/566, CRP 566.) Seminar investigating the design, planning, and management of public spaces. |
0.00 |
0.67 |
0.00 |
| LA567 |
(Also offered as ARCH 567, CRP 534.) Seminar investigating the social, urban, environmental and aesthetic issues of infrastructure and public works. |
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| LA579 |
(Also offered as ARCH, CRP 579.) An introduction to the history, theory and professional practices of historic preservation and regional contemporary design and planning. |
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| LA580 |
This course will provide knowledge and understanding of topography, grading and drainage design, and will help students develop site design skills related to topographic definition, circulation surfaces, retaining walls and grade changes. |
20.00 |
17.00 |
60.00 |
| LA581 |
An intensive study of the technical aspects of landscape design and construction. Emphasis on landscape construction materials and methods, with quality, longevity and ease of maintenance as consistent objectives. |
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| LA582 |
(Also offered as CRP 582.) An introduction to hand drawing and graphic techniques. Students will become comfortable in expressing and communicating design thinking and ideas in graphic form. |
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| LA585 |
This course develops an understanding of the production of construction documents, including plans and specifications and contracts, as an integral and critical part of the design process. |
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| LA586 |
This is a two-part course. One section investigates the professional standards and conventions in the preparation of LA construction documents. The other section focuses on the technical aspects of irrigation design. |
11.67 |
20.00 |
35.00 |
| LA590 |
(Also offered as ARCH, CRP 590.) An introduction to the methods for the documentation, research and analysis of historic built environments as preparation for historic preservation and contemporary regional design. |
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| LA596 |
A seminar which studies different forms of research in the discipline of landscape architecture and a variety of research methods and techniques. Each student identifies a topic for, and methodological approach to, their thesis or project research and develops their research proposal. |
3.33 |
6.67 |
10.00 |
| LA597 |
An applied research project developed and carried out by students as the final exit requirement for the M.L.A.. Project proposals are reviewed based on their degree of complexity and the fit with the student s declared area of specialization. The project is a research based document which explores larger theoretical issues and their conceptual and practical application in an environmental design context. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Restriction: permission of LA program director. |
18.00 |
100.00 |
89.33 |
| LA599 |
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0.33 |
100.00 |
0.33 |